Best 2 Spicy Lentil Chickpea Stew Recipes

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Welcome to the culinary journey of a tantalizing spicy lentil chickpea stew. This hearty and flavorful dish promises to ignite your taste buds with its aromatic spices and the perfect blend of textures. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure as we explore the secrets behind creating the most irresistible spicy lentil chickpea stew that will leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPICY LENTIL & CHICKPEA STEW



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This recipe came to me from a friend who had worked at a health food store. I changed a few things until I found a version that my family loved. My son doesn't like things too spicy, so I make the stew milder for him and add a sprinkle of extra spice in mine. My husband, who farms, works outdoors for long hours at a time and finds this soup hearty enough to keep him satisfied. -Melanie MacFarlane, Bedeque, Prince Edward Island

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 8h25m

Yield 8 servings (2-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cans (15 ounces each) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
3 teaspoons smoked paprika
4 cups vegetable broth
4 cans (8 ounces each) no-salt-added tomato sauce
4 cups fresh baby spinach
3/4 cup fat-free plain yogurt

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, oregano and pepper flakes; cook and stir until onion is tender, 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker., Add chickpeas, lentils, olives and paprika; stir in broth and tomato sauce. Cook, covered, on low 8-10 hours, until lentils are tender. Stir in spinach. Top servings with yogurt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 712mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPICED CHICKPEA STEW WITH COCONUT AND TURMERIC



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Spiced chickpeas are crisped in olive oil, then simmered in a garlicky coconut milk for an insanely creamy, basically-good-for-you stew that evokes stews found in South India and parts of the Caribbean. While the chickpeas alone would be good as a side dish, they are further simmered with stock, bolstered with dark, leafy greens of your choosing and finished with a handful of fresh mint. When shopping, be sure to avoid low-fat coconut milk, coconut milk meant for drinking or cream of coconut: All are very different and would not be suitable here.

Provided by Alison Roman

Categories     dinner, lunch, weekday, weeknight, soups and stews, main course

Time 55m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for serving
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1 (2-inch) piece ginger, finely chopped
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric, plus more for serving
1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, plus more for serving
2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 (15-ounce) cans full-fat coconut milk
2 cups vegetable or chicken stock
1 bunch Swiss chard, kale or collard greens, stems removed, torn into bite-size pieces
1 cup mint leaves, for serving
Yogurt, for serving (optional)
Toasted pita, lavash or other flatbread, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat 1/4 cup oil in a large pot over medium. Add garlic, onion and ginger. Season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally until onion is translucent and starts to brown a little at the edges, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Add 1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric, 1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, and the chickpeas, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, so the chickpeas sizzle and fry a bit in the spices and oil, until they've started to break down and get a little browned and crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove about a cup of chickpeas and set aside for garnish.
  • Using a wooden spoon or spatula, further crush the remaining chickpeas slightly to release their starchy insides. (This will help thicken the stew.) Add coconut milk and stock, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a simmer, scraping up any bits that have formed on the bottom of the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until stew has thickened, 30 to 35 minutes. (Taste a chickpea or two, not just the liquid, to make sure they have simmered long enough to be as delicious as possible.) If after 30 to 35 minutes, you want the stew a bit thicker, keep simmering until you've reached your desired consistency. Determining perfect stew thickness is a personal journey!
  • Add greens and stir, making sure they're submerged in the liquid. Cook until they wilt and soften, 3 to 7 minutes, depending on what you're using. (Swiss chard and spinach will wilt and soften much faster than kale or collard greens.) Season again with salt and pepper.
  • Divide among bowls and top with mint, reserved chickpeas, a sprinkle of red-pepper flakes and a good drizzle of olive oil. Serve alongside yogurt and toasted pita if using; dust the yogurt with turmeric if you'd like.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 626, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fat 44 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 29 grams, Sodium 1133 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use a variety of lentils and chickpeas for a more flavorful and textured stew.
  • Toast the spices in oil before adding them to the stew for a more intense flavor.
  • Add vegetables such as carrots, celery, and potatoes for a more hearty stew.
  • Use a good quality vegetable broth or stock for a more flavorful stew.
  • Simmer the stew for at least 30 minutes, or until the lentils and chickpeas are tender.
  • Serve the stew with rice, quinoa, or bread for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

This spicy lentil and chickpea stew is a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for a cold day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its combination of lentils, chickpeas, spices, and vegetables, this stew is a healthy and flavorful meal that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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