Slow-Simmered Spanish Chickpea and Tomato Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-31 · Updated 2026-07-31

A comforting Spanish-inspired stew featuring tender chickpeas simmered in a rich tomato and smoked paprika broth, perfect for a warming meal. This Spanish-inspired vegan recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs extra virgin olive oil, yellow onion, garlic cloves 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

• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium, finely chopped yellow onion
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 14 oz (1 can) canned diced tomatoes
• 2 cups cooked chickpeas
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat until shimmering. Add 1 medium finely chopped yellow onion and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent.
2. Step 2: Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp ground cumin, and 1 tsp dried oregano; cook for 1 minute more until fragrant and the spices bloom.
3. Step 3: Pour in 14 oz canned diced tomatoes with their juices and 2 cups vegetable broth, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
4. Step 4: Add 2 cups cooked chickpeas, 1 tsp sea salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper, stirring well. Reduce heat to low and let the stew simmer uncovered for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and the flavors meld.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice to brighten the stew. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if desired before serving.