One-Pot Garlic Tomato Chickpea Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-08 · Updated 2026-06-08

A warm, hearty stew combining tender chickpeas and vibrant tomatoes simmered with garlic and spices for a simple, comforting meal. This Mediterranean-inspired one-pot recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs olive oil, garlic cloves, yellow onion 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
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 14 oz canned diced tomatoes
• 15 oz, drained and rinsed canned chickpeas
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 diced medium yellow onion, sautéing for 5 minutes until the onion is translucent and garlic is fragrant.
2. Step 2: Stir in 1 tsp ground cumin and 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, cooking for 30 seconds to release their aromas.
3. Step 3: Add 14 oz canned diced tomatoes with their juices and 15 oz drained and rinsed canned chickpeas, stirring to combine.
4. Step 4: Pour in 2 cups vegetable broth and season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook uncovered for 20 minutes until the stew thickens slightly.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Serve warm with crusty bread or over rice.