Chickpea Stew
Cooked chickpeas, zucchini and tomatoes come together in this vegan β 65 minutes, 7 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. Scroll down for the ingredient checklist, a serving scaler and unit converter, and the method broken into 7 steps.
You'll mainly reach for large pot and saucepan. At medium difficulty across 7 steps, it's manageable with a little attention. As written, the ingredients are plant-based.
What you'll need
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How to make it
- Warm the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and cook the chopped onions for about 6 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Add the minced garlic, diced green bell pepper and chopped green chile and cook for a further 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the cumin and smoked paprika and toast for 30 seconds, then add the chopped tomatoes and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until they break down into a thick sauce.
- Add the diced zucchini and the cooked chickpeas, stirring to coat them in the tomato base.
- Pour in the vegetable broth, season with salt and pepper, and bring to a simmer.
- Cook gently uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini is tender and the stew has thickened.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning, then stir through the chopped parsley and serve hot with crusty bread or rice.
You'll use: Large pot Β· Saucepan
Tips & common questions
How long does Chickpea Stew take to make?
About 65 minutes from start to finish β an estimate based on the 7 steps and 13 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes β use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Chickpea Stew vegan?
Based on its ingredients, this recipe contains no meat, fish, dairy or egg, so it looks vegan-friendly. Always double-check labels on packaged items.
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