Garlic-Rubbed Spanish Chickpea and Spinach Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-22 · Updated 2026-06-22

A hearty, rustic Spanish stew combining tender chickpeas with vibrant spinach and a rich garlic-tomato base, perfect for a comforting vegetarian meal. This Spanish-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, thinly sliced, yellow onion, diced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 14 oz canned crushed tomatoes
• 2 cups cooked chickpeas, drained
• 5 cups fresh spinach leaves
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 6 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1 large diced yellow onion, sautéing for 6-7 minutes until onions are translucent and garlic is fragrant but not browned.
2. Step 2: Stir in 1 tsp smoked paprika and 1/2 tsp ground cumin, cooking for 1 minute to release aromas.
3. Step 3: Add 14 oz canned crushed tomatoes, 2 cups cooked chickpeas, and 1 cup vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer and cook uncovered for 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
4. Step 4: Add 5 cups fresh spinach leaves, stirring gently until wilted, about 3 minutes.
5. Step 5: Season with 1 tsp sea salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and finish with 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice to brighten the flavors.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving with crusty bread or rice.