Flavorful Chickpea and Spinach Soup | Healthy and Hearty Vegan One-Pot Recipe

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Homemade stock can be lower in sodium and more flavorful.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

Wash and rinse brown rice and cover with water to soak for 1 hour.

Heat dutch oven or pot then add 2-3 tablespoons olive oil.

Add onion and salt to pot. Cook 5-6 minutes until soft.

Add garlic and chili flakes. Sauté 30 seconds to 1 minute.

Add tomato sauce. Diced tomatoes can be substituted.

Add spinach in thirds stirring until wilted.

Add rice, chickpeas, water and dill to the pot.

Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low cover with lid and cook on low until rice is done.

Uncover and cook another 5 minutes.

Garnish with black pepper, lemon, olive oil, and parsley.

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