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Blue and white bowl of spiced chickpea stew and brown rice with a lime wedge on the side.
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30-Minute Spiced Chickpea Stew (High Protein Meal!)

This easy, high-protein, creamy Spiced Chickpea Stew takes 30-minutes to make but checks all the boxes for being nutritious and absolutely delicious. Pair it with rice for a more filling meal!
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword 30 minute meal, chickpea stew, spiced chickpea stew, stewed chickpeas
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger minced
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 1/2 tsp chili flakes
  • 1 798 ml can of diced tomatoes
  • 1 540 ml can of chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 400 ml coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup prunes chopped
  • 1 cup vegetable stock
  • 3 large carrots diced
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp pepper or to taste
  • Handful of spinach
  • Lemon or lime to garnish

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add the diced yellow onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic, ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, coriander, and chili flakes, and continue to sauté for another 2-3 minutes until the spices are fragrant.
    Pan with diced onion, garlic and ginger with spices.
  • Add the diced tomatoes, drained and rinsed canned chickpeas, chopped prunes, coconut milk, vegetable stock, diced carrots, salt, and pepper to the pot, bringing the mixture to a simmer. Cover the pot and allow it to simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the carrots are fork-tender.
    Pan with diced carrots, tomatoes, and canned coconut milk in.
  • Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted. Serve with rice and garnish with lemon or lime wedges. 
    Pan of spiced chickpea stew with spinach mixed in.
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