Chickpea Flour Stew with Spices

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

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A creamy, aromatic stew made from ground chickpeas and berbere spice, simmered to silky perfection for a nourishing meal. This African recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs Chickpea flour, Onion, Garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 200 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Ethiopian cuisine 200 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1/2 cup Chickpea flour
1 medium Onion
2 cloves Garlic
1 tbsp Berbere spice blend
1 tbsp Tomato paste
2 cups Vegetable broth
1 tbsp Olive oil
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 cup Water
1 tbsp Fresh cilantro

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add 1 medium finely chopped onion and cook for 5 minutes until soft.
Step 2: Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 3: Add 1 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 1 minute until darkened, then whisk in 1/2 cup chickpea flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Step 4: Gradually whisk in 2 cups vegetable broth and 1/2 cup water, then add 1 tbsp berbere spice blend and 1/2 tsp salt. Simmer uncovered for 18 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
Step 5: Stir in 1 tbsp chopped cilantro and serve warm.