One-Pot Lemon-Garlic Mediterranean Chickpea Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-04 · Updated 2026-06-04

A vibrant, easy-to-make stew blending bright lemon, aromatic garlic, and hearty chickpeas for a comforting Mediterranean-inspired meal. This Mediterranean-inspired one-pot recipe (vegetarian, gluten free), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs olive oil, garlic cloves, minced, 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 rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 cups canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 14 oz diced tomatoes, canned
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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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 medium diced yellow onion, sautéing for 5 minutes until the onion softens and garlic is fragrant but not browned.
2. Step 2: Stir in 2 cups drained chickpeas, 14 oz canned diced tomatoes with their juice, 2 cups vegetable broth, 3 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
3. Step 3: Reduce heat to low and cook uncovered for 20 minutes until the stew thickens slightly and flavors meld. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley. Serve warm for a comforting and bright Mediterranean meal.