This Smoky Vegan Chickpea Stew is packed with plant-based protein and big flavors! It's the perfect filling dinner or packable lunch. Vegan + Gluten-Free!
Add in the marinara sauce, vegetable stock, and rinsed lentils. Finally, add in the bay leaves, and stir until everything is incorporated.
Put the lid on your pot, and simmer stew for 8 minutes.
Step Four
Add in your chickpeas and kale. At this step, also carefully taste the stew to see how it's going. If the flavor feels flat or it's not salty enough, add a pinch or two more of salt to your liking.
Finishing it off!
To serve, pour out stew into bowls while piping hot. Feel free to add any toppings you like, such as a squeeze of lemon juice, chopped spinach or parsley, or hemp seeds. Enjoy!
Notes
I can't stress how important it is to rinse the lentils!! Please don't skip this step!
In the absence of green lentils, French or beluga lentils will do. Please note that these may have a longer cooking time.