Delicious Chickpea Stew Recipe

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are lower in calories and cook faster.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a similar flavor with a higher smoke point.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth can be lower in sodium.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: frozen spinach

Frozen spinach is often more affordable and retains nutrients.

In a large pan heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add chopped onion and sauté until golden, about 5-7 minutes.

Add garlic, carrots and cook until softened, about 4-5 minutes. Add chopped tomato and cook for 4-5 minutes.

Add roasted peppers, paprika, salt, and pepper and cook for 1 minute. Transfer the vegetables into a blender, add water and blend until smooth. You can also use a hand blender.

Pour the mixture back into the pan, add chickpeas, bring to a simmer, cover, and simmer for about 10 minutes.

Serve and enjoy!

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