Slow-Cooked Chickpea and Spinach Stew with Tomato and Feta

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-22 · Updated 2026-05-22

A hearty vegetarian stew featuring tender chickpeas and fresh spinach simmered in a tomato sauce, finished with crumbled feta. This Greek-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 80 minutes, pairs dried chickpeas, olive oil, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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

• 1 cup, soaked overnight dried chickpeas
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium, finely chopped onion
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 14 oz can canned diced tomatoes
• 5 cups, roughly chopped fresh spinach
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup, crumbled feta cheese
• 1 tsp lemon zest

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Drain and rinse 1 cup dried chickpeas soaked overnight. In a large pot, heat 3 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 finely chopped medium onion and 3 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 5 minutes until soft and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Stir in 14 oz canned diced tomatoes, 3 cups vegetable broth, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add the drained chickpeas and bring to a boil.
3. Step 3: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour until chickpeas are tender.
4. Step 4: Add 5 cups roughly chopped fresh spinach and cook uncovered for an additional 5-7 minutes until spinach wilts and incorporates.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese and 1 tsp lemon zest to brighten the flavors before serving warm.