Popular Spiced Chickpea and Tomato Stew

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-18 · Updated 2026-05-18

A hearty Mediterranean-inspired chickpea stew simmered with tomatoes and warming spices that appeal to many palates. This mediterranean-inspired vegan (vegan, mediterranean) ready in about 40 minutes pairs (drained and rinsed) canned chickpeas, olive oil, medium, diced 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 cups (drained and rinsed) canned chickpeas
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium, diced onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 14 oz canned diced tomatoes
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 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 diced medium onion and 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Stir in 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 1/2 tsp ground coriander, cooking for 1 minute until spices bloom.
3. Step 3: Add 14 oz canned diced tomatoes with juices, 2 cups drained chickpeas, and 1 cup vegetable broth. Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
4. Step 4: Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes until sauce thickens and flavors meld.
5. Step 5: Stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving this popular, comforting stew hot with crusty bread or rice.