Savory Chickpea and Spinach Stew

This Savory Chickpea and Spinach Stew is a comforting, nutrient-packed dish perfect for a late-night meal. Bursting with flavor and wholesome ingredients, it's both satisfying and healthy, making it ideal for midnight cravings.

Ingredients

• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Onion - 1 medium, diced
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Carrot - 1 medium, diced
• Celery - 1 stalk, diced
• Canned chickpeas - 400 grams, drained and rinsed
• Vegetable broth - 500 milliliters
• Fresh spinach - 150 grams
• Canned diced tomatoes - 200 grams
• Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Fresh parsley - for garnish

Steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
4. Add the canned chickpeas, vegetable broth, canned diced tomatoes, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat and let the stew simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Add the fresh spinach and cook for another 5 minutes until wilted.
7. Stir in the lemon juice and adjust seasoning if needed.
8. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 12 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 8 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in plant-based protein and fiber.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from spinach and vegetables.

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