Vida Recetas Editorial
Stewed chickpeas are a classic dish from Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine, perfect for those looking for a vegetarian, nutritious, and comforting meal. This stewed chickpea recipe is ideal for beginners: with simple ingredients and in less than 40 minutes, you'll have a flavorful stew full of protein. The combination of peppers, tomato, and spices like cumin and paprika enhances the earthy flavor of the chickpeas, achieving a thick and aromatic sauce.
This version of stewed chickpeas is a perfect option for a weekday meal or for batch cooking and freezing. The stew naturally thickens as it simmers, concentrating all the flavors. If you prefer a more brothy texture, add more broth; if you want it thicker, mash some of the chickpeas. Undoubtedly, a versatile recipe that will win over the whole family.
Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Servings
4
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the onion, garlic, peppers and tomatoes. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
Add the chickpeas, cumin, paprika, salt and black pepper. Mix well so that the chickpeas are covered with the spices.
Add the vegetable stock and mix everything. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook for about 20-25 minutes or until the sauce has thickened and the chickpeas are tender.
Serve warm and enjoy.
This recipe has a easy difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
The preparation time is 10 minutes and the cooking time is 30 minutes.
This recipe is designed for 4 servings.
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.
