Spiced Ethiopian Chickpea Stew with Tomato and Onion

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-29 · Updated 2026-04-29

A warming chickpea stew simmered with tomatoes, onions, and aromatic Ethiopian spices, perfect served over rice or flatbread. This Ethiopian-inspired vegan recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs canned chickpeas, yellow onion, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 310 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
• 1 large, thinly sliced yellow onion
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp, grated ginger
• 1 1/2 cups diced tomatoes
• 1 1/2 tbsp berbere spice blend
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 large thinly sliced yellow onion and sauté for 8 minutes until soft and golden.
2. Step 2: Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated ginger, cooking for 2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 1/2 tbsp berbere spice blend and 1 tsp ground cumin to the pan, stirring constantly for 1 minute to toast the spices.
4. Step 4: Pour in 1 1/2 cups diced tomatoes and 2 cups vegetable broth, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer.
5. Step 5: Add 2 cups drained and rinsed canned chickpeas along with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes until the stew thickens and flavors meld.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro before serving over steamed rice or with flatbread.