Invisible Boy-Inspired Spiced Tomato Chickpea Stew

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-24 · Updated 2026-05-24

A warming, vibrant chickpea stew simmered with tomatoes and warming spices, perfect for a comforting vegetarian meal that feels like a secret power boost. This mediterranean-inspired vegetarian (vegetarian) ready in about 35 minutes pairs olive oil, medium yellow onion, diced, garlic cloves, minced 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 olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 14 oz canned diced tomatoes
• 2 cups canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 2 cups spinach leaves
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 diced medium yellow onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent and soft.
2. Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 1/2 tsp ground coriander. Cook for 1 minute, stirring, until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Pour in 14 oz canned diced tomatoes with their juices and 2 cups vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer.
4. Step 4: Add 2 cups drained and rinsed canned chickpeas. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes until stew thickens slightly.
5. Step 5: Stir in 2 cups fresh spinach leaves and cook for 3 minutes until wilted.
6. Step 6: Season with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice. Remove from heat and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro before serving.