Piccadilly Circus-Inspired Spiced Chickpea and Spinach Stew

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-31 · Updated 2026-07-31

A vibrant vegan stew combining hearty chickpeas and tender spinach with warming spices that capture the colorful energy of Piccadilly Circus. This Mediterranean-inspired vegan recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs canned chickpeas, fresh spinach, 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 cans (400 g each), drained and rinsed canned chickpeas
• 200 g, washed and chopped fresh spinach
• 1 large, finely chopped onion
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 400 g (1 can) canned diced tomatoes
• 400 ml vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp, freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp, freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup, chopped, for garnish fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 large finely chopped onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
2. Step 2: Stir in 2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, and 1 tsp smoked paprika, cooking for 30 seconds to toast the spices.
3. Step 3: Add 2 cans drained chickpeas, 400 g canned diced tomatoes, and 400 ml vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer and cook uncovered for 15 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
4. Step 4: Stir in 200 g chopped fresh spinach, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes until spinach wilts and flavors meld.
5. Step 5: Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and serve warm with crusty bread or over rice for a colorful, comforting meal inspired by the bustle of Piccadilly Circus.