Slow Cooked Chickpea Stew

This Slow Cooked Chickpea Stew is a homely and nutritious dish, perfect for any time of the year. Chickpeas are a fantastic source of plant-based protein and fibre, which also help to keep you feeling full and support digestive health. They are also rich in essential nutrients like folate, iron, and magnesium, which contribute to overall well-being.

Slow-cooking enhances the flavours of the ingredients, allowing the spices and vegetables to meld together beautifully. Including a variety of vegetables such as carrots, celery, and spinach boosts the nutrient content, providing a range of vitamins and minerals. These vegetables support immune function, skin health, and energy production.

This Slow Cooked Chickpea Stew is not only delicious and comforting but also a powerhouse of nutrition, making it a perfect addition to your meal rotation. With it’s fibre-rich chickpeas and a variety of colourful vegetables, this is exactly the kind of meal that can help nourish your gut microbiome.

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If you like this Slow Cooked Chickpea Stew , I think you’ll LOVE my Carrot Chickpea Patties and my Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Chickpeas.

Let me know if you make this on Instagram: @elibrechernutrition – I would love to see your creations!

Slow Cooked Chickpea Stew Recipe 

Ingredients:

• 1 carrot, cubed
• 1 sweet potato, cubed
• 1 small cauliflower, cut into florets
• 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 can chopped tomato
• 500ml veg stock
• 2 tbsp of tomato puree
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp chilli powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp coriander
• 4 garlic gloves crushed
• 2 onions, sliced
• 1 tbsp of olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste

Method:

1. Pop everything into the slow cooker and cook for 5 hours.
2. If you don’t have a slow cooker, first fry the onion in oil for 5 mins then add the the spices and cook for another minute.
3. Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer for 1 hour.

Let me know if you make this on Instagram: @elibrechernutrition – I would love to see your creations!

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For more savoury recipe ideas, try these recipes:

• Salmon, Courgette & Carrot Fritters
• Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower
• Baked Aubergine & Tahini
• Sticky Peanut Butter Tofu
• Crispy Lentil Rice
• Lentil & Walnut Pasta Bolognese
• Vegan Spaghetti Bolognese
• Stuffed Sweet Potato with Chickpeas
• Courgette Salmon Frittata
• Teriyaki-Glazed Salmon
• Peanut Tofu Stir-Fry
• Edamame Mushroom Burgers
• Carrot Chickpea Patties
• Original Chickpea Patties
• Vegan Nut Roast
• Baba Ganoush (smoky Aubergine Dip)
• Homemade Hummus
• Muhammara (Red Pepper & Walnut Dip)
• Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
• Beetroot Hummus
• Shakshuka