One-Pot Mediterranean Chickpea Stew with Spinach

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-29 · Updated 2026-04-29

A hearty and wholesome stew packed with chickpeas, fresh spinach, and warm Mediterranean spices, perfect for a comforting weeknight meal. This mediterranean-inspired one pot (vegetarian, gluten free) ready in about 35 minutes pairs olive oil, yellow onion, garlic cloves 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
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 14 oz canned diced tomatoes
• 2 cups, drained and rinsed canned chickpeas
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 4 cups, roughly chopped fresh spinach
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 medium diced yellow onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, and 1 tsp smoked paprika, cooking for 1 minute until spices release their aroma.
3. Step 3: Add 14 oz canned diced tomatoes, 2 cups drained and rinsed canned chickpeas, and 2 cups vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cook uncovered for 15 minutes to meld flavors.
4. Step 4: Stir in 4 cups roughly chopped fresh spinach and cook for 3-4 minutes until wilted but still bright green.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat, then add 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Stir well and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving.