Crockpot Vegan Chickpea and Spinach Stew
This stew is what happens when comfort food meets actual nutrition. It’s hearty, packed with protein, and requires minimal effort—just dump and wait. Chickpeas bring the bulk, spinach sneaks in some vitamins, and the spices add enough warmth to make you forget it’s vegan. The crockpot handles the work while you do literally anything else. No stirring, no babysitting, no stress. The flavors meld into a rich, cozy meal that somehow gets better overnight. Serve it with rice, bread, or just eat it straight from the pot. Either way, it’s ridiculously easy, wildly satisfying, and guaranteed to impress.
Crockpot Vegan Chickpea and Spinach Stew
A hearty, protein-packed, slow-cooked chickpea stew with spinach, tomatoes, and warming spices. Zero effort, all flavor.
Ingredients
Base & Vegetables:
- 1 small onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup diced tomatoes canned or fresh
- 2 cups fresh spinach roughly chopped
- 1 small carrot diced
Protein & Liquid:
- 1 can 15 oz chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- ½ cup coconut milk
Seasonings & Extras:
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt adjust to taste
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
For Serving:
- Fresh parsley
- Crusty bread or rice
Instructions
Step 1: Prep & Load the Crockpot
- Chop onion, garlic, carrots, and spinach, then toss everything into the crockpot.
Step 2: Add the Chickpeas & Liquid
- Pour in the chickpeas, diced tomatoes, broth, tomato paste, and coconut milk.
Step 3: Spice It Up
- Stir in cumin, smoked paprika, turmeric, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes.
Step 4: Let the Crockpot Work Its Magic
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours (or high for 2.5 hours) until flavors meld beautifully.
Step 5: Final Touches
- Stir in lemon juice and adjust seasoning if needed.
Step 6: Serve & Enjoy
- Top with fresh parsley, grab some bread or rice, and dig in.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 290
- Total Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 11g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 35%
- Vitamin A: 50%
- Folate: 40%
- Magnesium: 20%
- Potassium: 25%
Additional Notes & Tips
- Need more protein? Toss in some tofu or extra chickpeas.
- Want extra spice? Add more red pepper flakes or a pinch of cayenne.
- Don’t like coconut milk? Swap it for cashew cream or leave it out for a brothier stew.
- Leftovers? This stew tastes even better the next day. Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
