Indian Chickpea Stew Recipe

Julia Mueller | The Roasted Root

This Indian Chickpea Stew recipe is efficient, healthy and great tasting. What more could you ask for?!?

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An easy recipe such as this Indian Chickpea Stew is a definite value-adding meal. Not only does it take about 35 minutes to make from start to finish, but it’s very easy on the budget and carries the exotic appeal of dining out.

Meal planning while juggling multiple projects plus a full time job can be a difficult equation to balance.  For this reason, one pot or two pot recipes are my saving grace. Chopping fresh ingredients and allowing them to stew creates flavorful and well-balanced meals.

This Indian Chickpea Stew has all sorts of nutrients and requires no effort at all. You can add chopped chicken or shrimp if desired, or simply leave it vegetarian. The recipe makes a great deal of food for serving a big group friends, or leaves you with excellent leftovers to take to work.

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Indian Chickpea Stew Recipe

    8 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Grapeseed Oil
  • 1 large White Onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlics, minced
  • 1 28-ounce can Diced Tomatoes
  • 2 15-ounce cans Garbanzo Beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups Vegetable Broth, low sodium kind recommended
  • 1-1 1/2 teaspoons Turmeric
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander Seed
  • 2 teaspoons Fresh Ginger, ground or fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 6 ounces Baby Spinach
  • Brown Rice, for serving

Directions

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, sauté the onion over medium heat until it begins to brown, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  2. Add all of the ingredients except for the spinach and stir to combine. Cover and bring the pot to a boil.
  3. Once a full boil is reached, lower the heat to medium low and allow the stew to cook at a gentle boil about 15 minutes.
  4. Remove the cover from the pot and add all of the spinach. It’s okay if the pot is very full at this point; the spinach will cook down.
  5. Put the cover back on and allow the spinach to steam about 30 seconds to 1 minute before stirring it into the stew to incorporate it.
  6. Cook an additional 2 minutes then serve over cooked brown rice.

Notes

Olive oil can be used in lieu of grapeseed oil.

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Author: Julia Mueller
Source: Recipe.com
Recipe Yields: 8 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Recipe 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories from Fat 16
Calories 73

% Daily Value*
3%
Total Fat 2g
0%
  Saturated Fat 0g
13%
Sodium 308mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate 9g
0%
  Dietary Fiber 0g
  Sugars 1g
4%
Protein 2g

* Percent Daily Value are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrition Facts are estimated based on ingredients and data provided by Fat Secret. Please consult a doctor if you have special dietary needs.
Julia Mueller

About Julia

Julia is known for her healthy, balanced approach to all kinds of recipes, vegetarian and meat alike, on her blog, The Roasted Root. She shares her commitment to delectable vegetarian dishes as a Vegetarian fanatic, proving that you can make the whole family happy without the need for meat.

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