One-Pot Spiced Chickpea and Tomato Stew with Warm Flatbread

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

Hearty chickpea stew simmered with aromatic spices and fresh tomatoes, served alongside toasted flatbread for dipping. This middle eastern-inspired easter (vegan) ready in about 35 minutes pairs canned chickpeas, olive oil, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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 cups, drained and rinsed canned chickpeas
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 14.5-oz can canned diced tomatoes
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped, for garnish fresh cilantro
• 4 pieces store-bought flatbread

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 diced medium yellow onion and sauté for 5-6 minutes until softened and translucent.
2. Step 2: Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 2 cups drained canned chickpeas, 1 14.5-oz can diced tomatoes with juices, and 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth. Season with 1 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
4. Step 4: Bring the stew to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cover. Let cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until flavors meld and the stew thickens slightly.
5. Step 5: While stew simmers, warm 4 pieces of store-bought flatbread in a dry skillet over medium heat for 1-2 minutes per side until lightly toasted and pliable.
6. Step 6: Ladle stew into bowls, garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and serve with warm flatbread for dipping.