Chickpea Stew (Vegan & Gluten Free)

puppiesSince the New Year, my partner and I have decided to go a little more Pescatarian (vegetarian’s who eat fish) at home; that way we can save a few dollars while grocery shopping and at the same time, eat a little healthier!

Last night I attempted a vegan/gluten free chickpea stew from Healthier Steps. It didn’t turn out the way I’d hoped but it was delicious all the same. But give it a try and let us know how it turned out for you; better yet if you have any recommendations for another awesome recipe, comment below.

Prep Time: 10min

Cook Time: 25min

Ready in: 40min


Ingredients

FOR: 6 SERVINGS

  • 1 cup chick peas, dry or two-15 ounce cans chick peas, drained
  • 1 tbsp olive oil, (1/4 cup water)
  • 1 medium onion, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 medium tomato, chopped
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 cups liquid from boiled chickpeas, or water
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Per 100g


Energy: 400kcal/1672kJ

Fat: 8g

Protein: 20g

Carbohydrate: 65g


Instructions

  1. If you are using dried chickpeas, sort, wash and soak them overnight. The next day drain and rinse chickpeas.
  2. Cover with water about 2 inches above chickpeas and bring to boil on medium heat.
  3. Lower heat to simmer and cook until tender, about 1 hour.
  4. Drain chickpeas and reserve 2 cups of liquid, set aside.
  5. If using canned chickpeas, start at step 5.
  6. Heat oil or water in a large saucepan on medium-high heat. Add onions and cook until soft, about 4 minutes.
  7. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds stirring. Add bell pepper, tomatoes, carrots, chickpeas, parsley, basil and oregano.
  8. Add tomato paste and water, cover and bring to boil. Reduce to a simmer for 20-30 minutes or until thickened.
  9. Mash some of the chickpeas, with the back of a fork to thicken stew.
  10. Check seasoning with extra salt and pepper.
  11. Delicious served with brown rice.

 

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