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One Pot Chickpea Spinach Stew — Mediterranean Vegetarian recipe, 35 min, serves 4Mediterranean

One Pot Chickpea Spinach Stew

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A warming one-pot stew of chickpeas, spinach, tomatoes, and smoked paprika. Plant-based, cheap, and deeply flavored thanks to a paprika-garlic oil. Serve with crusty bread.

35
min
10
prep
🔥
25
cook
👥
4
servings
320
kcal / serving
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Instructions

1

Heat olive oil in a wide pan over medium heat. Add onion and a pinch of salt, cook 5 minutes until soft.

2

Push onion to one side. Add sliced garlic and paprika to the oil, sizzle 30 seconds until fragrant.

💡 The paprika blooming in oil is what gives the stew its smoky depth.
3

Add cumin, tomatoes, and stock. Stir and bring to a simmer. Add half the chickpeas whole, mash the other half lightly with a fork before adding — this thickens the stew naturally.

4

Simmer uncovered 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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5

Stir in spinach and cook 2 minutes until wilted. Finish with lemon juice, salt to taste, and parsley. Serve with crusty bread.

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Common Questions

Can I use dried chickpeas?
Yes — soak overnight and cook until tender before using, about 1 hour. Reserve 100 ml of the cooking liquid to add richness.
How do I make this creamier?
Stir in 3 tablespoons of tahini or a splash of coconut milk at the end.
Does it freeze well?
Yes, up to 2 months. Thaw overnight and warm gently on the stove. Add fresh spinach when warming.

What to drink with this

🍷
Wine
A medium-bodied red like Pinot Noir, or unoaked Chardonnay if you prefer white.
🍺
Beer
Pale ale or pilsner — light enough to not overpower.
🍸
Cocktail
Classic gin and tonic with cucumber.
🥤
Non-alcoholic
Sparkling water with a squeeze of lemon and fresh herbs.
The story behind this recipe ▾
One Pot Chickpea Spinach Stew is listed under the vegetarian category within the mediterranean culinary tradition. The recipe is built around 11 ingredients, with chickpeas, tinned chopped tomatoes, baby spinach as the main components. Total time from start to serving runs about 35 minutes: 10 minutes of preparation followed by 25 minutes of cooking. The method is kept deliberately straightforward, and the ingredient list stays within what a standard home pantry typically covers. Yield is 4 servings as written.
This recipe is for inspiration only. We do not provide food safety, storage, or nutritional advice. Always follow your local food safety guidelines. Check all ingredients for allergens.
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