Mediterranean Tomato Chickpea Stew {Vegan and Dairy-Free}
This savory chickpea stew is a delicious high-protein meal, perfect to have as a quick lunch. It’s wonderful served with steamed rice, but it also pairs beautifully with toasted pita bread.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time15 minutesmins
Course: dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Servings: 2
Calories: 396kcal
Author: World of Vegan
Ingredients
1tablespooncanola oil
1largeclove of garlicdiced
1smallred oniondiced
½cuppasta sauce
7ouncescooked chickpeasabout half a can
1handfulbaby spinach
7ouncescooked white rice
fresh parsley leavesfor garnish
lemon wedgesfor garnish
Instructions
Heat your pan on high heat and then add the oil.
When the oil heats up add the onions and garlic and cook them for a minute, stirring constantly.
Add in the pasta sauce and turn the heat down to medium.
When it starts simmering, add in the chickpeas and the baby spinach. Stir that in and cook for another 2 minutes.
Remove from heat, garnish with fresh parsley leaves and a lemon wedge, and serve over rice.