Hearty Spinach Stew

Warm your soul with a bowl of Hearty Spinach Stew, a nutritious and flavor-packed dish that's perfect for cozy weeknight dinners. This wholesome recipe combines tender fresh spinach, creamy chickpeas, and a medley of aromatic vegetables like carrots, celery, and onions, all simmered in a fragrant vegetable broth infused with cumin and paprika. A splash of lemon juice and a garnish of fresh parsley add a refreshing brightness to every spoonful. Ready in just an hour, this easy-to-make, one-pot vegan stew is as nourishing as it is delicious—ideal for meal prep or a comforting meal served with crusty bread or over a bed of rice. Whether you're craving a hearty plant-based option or looking to sneak more greens into your meals, this spinach stew checks all the boxes!

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams fresh spinach
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large, diced onion
• 4 finely minced garlic cloves
• 2 medium, diced carrot
• 2 diced celery stalks
• 400 grams canned chickpeas
• 1 liter vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until it becomes translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, cooking for another minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the diced carrots and celery, and cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

Mix in the chickpeas, tomato paste, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

Step 6

Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 7

Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and let it cook for approximately 20 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.

Step 8

Add the fresh spinach, stirring until just wilted, about 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 9

Stir in the lemon juice and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 10

Ladle the stew into bowls, garnishing with freshly chopped parsley.

Step 11

Serve the spinach stew warm with your choice of crusty bread or over a bed of rice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2791.6 grams (2791.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1373

Total Fat 45.10g	58%
Saturated Fat 7.60g	38%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.70g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6758mg	294%
Total Carbohydrate 196.30g	71%
Dietary Fiber 56.30g	201%
Total Sugars 51.70g
Protein 56.30g	113%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1085mg	83%
Iron 30mg	169%
Potassium 4862mg	103%

*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: 28.7%

Protein: 15.9%

Carbs: 55.4%