Slow-Simmered Spanish Chickpea and Spinach Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-21 · Updated 2026-06-21

A hearty vegetarian stew with tender chickpeas, fresh spinach, and smoky paprika, slowly simmered to meld deep Spanish-inspired flavors. This Spanish-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs olive oil, yellow onion, carrot 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 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large, diced yellow onion
• 1 medium, diced carrot
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 14 oz (1 can) canned diced tomatoes
• 2 cups, drained and rinsed canned chickpeas
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 5 cups, roughly chopped fresh spinach
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 large diced yellow onion and 1 diced medium carrot, sautéing for 7-8 minutes until softened and translucent.
2. Step 2: Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp smoked paprika, and 1 tsp ground cumin. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 14 oz canned diced tomatoes with their juices, 2 cups drained canned chickpeas, and 3 cups vegetable broth. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.
4. Step 4: Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 25 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and stew to thicken slightly.
5. Step 5: Stir in 5 cups roughly chopped fresh spinach and cook for another 3-4 minutes until spinach wilts.
6. Step 6: Finish with 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve warm with crusty bread.