Paleo Hearty Chickpea Stew

Cozy up with a bowl of Paleo Hearty Chickpea Stew, a nutrient-rich, flavor-packed dish that’s as satisfying as it is wholesome. This recipe combines tender chickpeas, vibrant vegetables like zucchini, carrots, and red bell peppers, and aromatic spices such as cumin and paprika, simmered together in a savory broth. It’s a gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo-friendly comfort food perfect for weeknight dinners or nourishing meal prep. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a hands-off simmer, this easy chickpea stew comes together effortlessly, delivering a hearty, protein-packed meal that's naturally healthy and full of bold, comforting flavors. Serve it hot and garnish with fresh parsley to elevate every spoonful!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, chopped onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 2 medium, sliced carrots
• 2 sliced celery stalks
• 1 chopped red bell pepper
• 1 medium, chopped zucchini
• 2 15-ounce cans, drained and rinsed canned chickpeas
• 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup, chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, until translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the garlic, carrots, and celery, and cook for another 3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the red bell pepper and zucchini, and cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

Mix in the drained chickpeas, diced tomatoes with their juices, and the chicken or vegetable broth.

Step 6

Add the bay leaf, ground cumin, paprika, sea salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir well to combine.

Step 7

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the bay leaf from the pot and discard it.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.

Step 10

Serve the stew hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3340.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1460.2

Total Fat 46.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 11060.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 213.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 59.1g	0%
Total Sugars 73.5g
Protein 56.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 827.3mg	0%
Iron 17.5mg	0%
Potassium 5187.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.2%

Protein: 15.0%

Carbs: 56.9%