Garbanzo and Green Chile Stew

Warm up with a hearty bowl of Garbanzo and Green Chile Stew, a flavorful, plant-based dish that’s as comforting as it is nourishing. This vegan stew combines tender garbanzo beans, smoky paprika, and zesty green chiles in a rich vegetable broth, creating layers of bold, spicy-sweet flavor. Fresh spinach adds a pop of color and nutrients, while a squeeze of lime juice brightens every spoonful. Perfect for weeknight dinners, this one-pot wonder comes together in just 45 minutes and is ideal for meal prepping. Serve it with crusty bread or over rice for a satisfying, wholesome meal that’s gluten-free, vegan, and downright irresistible.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 2 teaspoons cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 4-ounce cans, diced canned green chiles
• 2 15-ounce cans, drained and rinsed canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
• 3 cups, loosely packed fresh spinach
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon (or to taste) salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup, chopped (optional, for garnish) cilantro

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the diced onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes, or until translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, cumin powder, smoked paprika, and dried oregano. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the green chiles, garbanzo beans, vegetable broth, and diced tomatoes (with their juice). Stir everything together.

Step 5

Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

Add the fresh spinach to the pot, stirring until it wilts, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 7

Stir in the lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.

Step 8

Serve the stew hot, garnished with chopped cilantro if desired. Pair with crusty bread or rice for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2687.1 grams (2687.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1573

Total Fat 51.80g	66%
Saturated Fat 8.00g	40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.50g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 7527mg	327%
Total Carbohydrate 228.40g	83%
Dietary Fiber 60.80g	217%
Total Sugars 55.00g
Protein 62.40g	125%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 691mg	53%
Iron 24mg	134%
Potassium 4330mg	92%

*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: 28.6%

Protein: 15.3%

Carbs: 56.1%