Wall-Climbing Spiced Chickpea Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-10 · Updated 2026-06-10

A hearty vegetarian stew bursting with warm spices and tender chickpeas, inspired by the adventurous spirit of a gravity-defying playground. This Middle Eastern-inspired vegan recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs 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 320 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, finely chopped yellow onion
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 14 oz (400 g) canned diced tomatoes
• 2 cups cooked chickpeas
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• for serving lemon wedges

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 large finely chopped yellow onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 1 tsp ground coriander; cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly until the spices release their aroma.
3. Step 3: Stir in 14 oz canned diced tomatoes with their juices, 2 cups cooked chickpeas, and 2 cups vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer and cook uncovered for 20 minutes until the stew thickens slightly.
4. Step 4: Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, then stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro just before serving.
5. Step 5: Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side to squeeze over the stew for a bright finish.