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Hearty Chickpea Stew

beyond beef chickpeas high protein stew Dec 05, 2025

Hearty Chickpea Stew (Comforting, Protein-Packed, One-Pot Meal)

This cozy chickpea stew is warm, hearty, and full of savory flavor — perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep. You can make it with Beyond Beef for extra richness, or keep it fully whole-food plant-based with just chickpeas and vegetables. It’s nutrient-dense, comforting, and comes together in one pot with simple pantry ingredients.

Servings: 6

Total Time: 30–35 minutes

Ingredients

Base

1 package Beyond Beef (optional — stew works great without it)
1 medium onion, diced
3 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
2–3 garlic cloves, minced

Seasoning + Sauce

1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
2 cups vegetable broth (add more for a thinner stew)

Beans + Greens

2 cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1–2 cups chopped kale

To Finish

1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt to taste
Crushed red pepper (optional, for heat)

Instructions

Sauté onion + Beyond Beef (optional):
Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add Beyond Beef and diced onion. Cook until the Beyond Beef is browned.
If not using Beyond Beef, simply sauté the onion in a splash of water.
Add vegetables:
Add chopped carrots and celery. Cook for a few minutes until they begin to soften.
Add seasonings + aromatics:
Stir in Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, and minced garlic.
Add tomatoes + broth:
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth. Mix well.
Add chickpeas:
Stir in the drained and rinsed chickpeas.
Adjust broth depending on how thick or thin you want the stew.
Simmer:
Cook until vegetables are tender and the flavors have melded, about 10–15 minutes.
Finish:
Add onion powder, garlic powder, additional salt if needed, and crushed red pepper if you want some heat.
Stir in chopped kale and cook 2–3 more minutes until wilted.
Serve:
Enjoy warm with crusty bread, rice, quinoa, or on its own.

Notes + Substitutions

Oil-Free: Sauté using water or broth.
Gluten-Free: Naturally gluten-free.
Whole-Food Plant-Based: Omit Beyond Beef and add an extra can of chickpeas if desired.
Veggie Boost: Add diced zucchini, potatoes, or spinach.
Meal Prep Friendly: Keeps well in the fridge for 4–5 days and freezes nicely.

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