Description
Crockpot Chickpea Stew is a heartwarming, nutritious dish that combines tender chickpeas with vibrant vegetables and aromatic spices. Perfect for cozy evenings or gatherings, this stew simmers slowly to develop rich flavors that fill your home with inviting scents. Minimal prep work makes it an ideal meal for busy days, while its customizable nature means you can easily use what you have on hand. Serve it warm with crusty bread and enjoy the company of family and friends around the table.
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) low-sodium chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 cups spinach or kale
Instructions
- Sauté onions and garlic in olive oil over medium heat until golden brown (3-5 minutes).
- Add sautéed aromatics to the crockpot along with chickpeas, diced tomatoes, carrots, celery, vegetable broth, cumin, paprika, and thyme; stir gently.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Stir in spinach or kale during the last 10 minutes of cooking until wilted.
- Serve hot with fresh herbs or yogurt if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg