Crockpot Chickpea Stew Recipe
A hearty and flavorful Crockpot Chickpea Stew made with chickpeas, diced tomatoes, and vegetables, simmered slowly with aromatic spices for a comforting and nutritious meal perfect for any day.
- Author: Elias
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup & Stew
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
Vegetables and Legumes
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
Liquids
Spices
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Combine ingredients: In the crockpot, add the drained and rinsed chickpeas, diced tomatoes, chopped onion, diced carrots, and vegetable broth. Sprinkle in the cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir all the ingredients together thoroughly to ensure the spices and vegetables are evenly distributed.
- Cook the stew: Cover the crockpot with its lid and set it to cook on the low setting. Let the stew simmer slowly for 4 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the vegetables to become tender.
- Serve warm: Once cooking time is complete, give the stew a final stir and serve it warm. This stew pairs well with fresh bread or over a bed of rice for a satisfying meal.
Notes
- For a spicier version, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili flakes.
- You can add other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach to increase the nutritional value.
- This recipe is naturally vegan and gluten-free.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
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