Spiced Street-Style Chickpea and Tomato Stir Fry

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-08 · Updated 2026-08-08

A vibrant and warming chickpea stir fry cooked with tomatoes, onions, and a blend of spices, perfect as a quick vegetarian meal. This Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs cooked chickpeas, olive oil, yellow onion, diced 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 cups cooked chickpeas
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp red chili flakes
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 medium diced yellow onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until translucent and slightly golden.
2. Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cook for 6-7 minutes until tomatoes break down and the mixture thickens.
4. Step 4: Add 2 cups cooked chickpeas and stir well to coat them in the spiced tomato sauce. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chickpeas are heated through and the sauce thickens further.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro over the stir fry before serving warm.