Shiro Powdered Chickpea Stew with Onions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

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A comforting stew made with ground chickpeas, onions, and a blend of Ethiopian spices. This Ethiopian-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs ground chickpeas, onion, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 240 calories and feeds 6, 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 40 min Serves 6 Ethiopian cuisine 240 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 cups ground chickpeas
3 large, finely diced onion
5 cloves, minced garlic
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
3 cups vegetable broth
3 tbsp tomato paste
2 tbsp coconut oil
2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onions and cook for 8 minutes until golden brown, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
Step 2: Stir in minced garlic, 2 tsp ground cumin, and 1 tsp ground coriander. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 3: Add 3 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly to combine.
Step 4: Stir in 1.5 cups ground chickpeas and 3 cups vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Step 5: Check consistency; if too thick, add 1/4 cup water. Stir in 2 tbsp chopped parsley just before serving. Simmer for 5 more minutes.