Whole30 Hearty Chickpea Stew

Warm up your kitchen with this nourishing Whole30 Hearty Chickpea Stew, a comforting one-pot meal loaded with vibrant vegetables and bold spices. Perfectly balanced with the sweetness of tender sweet potatoes, the earthiness of chickpeas, and the tang of fresh lemon juice, this stew offers layers of flavor in every spoonful. Fresh spinach adds a burst of color and nutrients, while aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and turmeric infuse the dish with depth and warmth. Not only is it Whole30-approved, but it’s also gluten-free, dairy-free, and packed with plant-based goodness. Ready in just an hour, this filling stew is perfect for a weeknight dinner or meal prep, serving up to six with generous portions. Serve it piping hot and garnish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a hearty, wholesome meal that satisfies body and soul!

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large, diced yellow onion
• 4 cloves, minced garlic
• 2 medium, sliced carrots
• 2 sliced celery stalks
• 1 diced red bell pepper
• 2 medium, peeled and cubed sweet potatoes
• 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup, soaked and boiled dried chickpeas
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 cups, fresh spinach
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 0.25 cup, chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Begin by heating the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened and golden.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, sliced carrots, celery, and diced red bell pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes.

Step 4

Add the cubed sweet potatoes and cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring frequently.

Step 5

Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth. Stir to combine the ingredients well.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to simmer.

Step 7

Add the drained and boiled chickpeas, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.

Step 8

Cover the pot and let the stew simmer for about 25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

Step 9

Once the vegetables are cooked through, stir in the spinach and allow it to wilt into the stew.

Step 10

Finish the stew by pouring in the lemon juice and stirring in the fresh parsley.

Step 11

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 12

Serve the stew hot and enjoy your hearty Whole30-compliant dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3264.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2069.0

Total Fat 53.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6389.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 340.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 87.6g	0%
Total Sugars 108.0g
Protein 81.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1049.6mg	0%
Iron 33.5mg	0%
Potassium 9152.6mg	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: 22.3%

Protein: 15.0%

Carbs: 62.8%