Creamy One Pot Tuscan Chickpea Dish #essycooks #veganrecipes

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade broth is healthier and water is a cost-effective substitute.

red pepper flakes

🥗Healthier: fresh chili

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Fresh chili adds flavor without the heat of red pepper flakes, while black pepper is a common spice.

Soak chickpeas overnight in water.

Drain and rinse chickpeas before cooking.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion, carrot, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add soaked chickpeas to the pot and stir to combine with vegetables.

Pour in vegetable broth and add bay leaves and rosemary.

Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cover.

Cook for about 30-40 minutes until chickpeas are tender, stirring occasionally.

Stir in diced tomatoes and season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.

Simmer uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes to thicken the stew.

Remove bay leaves and rosemary sprigs before serving.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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