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Smoky Vegan Chickpea Stew

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!
5 from 1 vote
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American, Vegan
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

Step One

  • 2 Tbs Olive or Avocado Oil
  • 1/2 White Onion diced
  • 1/3 Cup Carrots diced
  • 1 Cup Cabbage chopped
  • 1 Small Eggplant chopped

Step Two

  • 1 Tbs Smoked Paprika
  • 1 Tbs Harissa Powder
  • 2 Tbs Brown Mustard
  • 1 Tsp Coriander Powder
  • 1 Tsp Chipotle Chili Powder
  • 1/2 Tsp Salt
  • 2 Tbs Soy Sauce
  • 1 Tsp Maple Syrup

Step Three

  • 1 1/2 Cups Marinara Pasta Sauce
  • 4 Cups Vegetable Stock
  • 1/2 Cups Green Lentils soaked for at least 10 minutes
  • 3 Bay Leaves

Step Four

  • 1 Can Chickpeas drained
  • 3 Cups Kale

Instructions
 

  • Begin by soaking your lentils. You want them to soak as long as possible so the stew isn't gritty. If you can soak them overnight, even better!

Step One

  • Prep all of your veggies according to directions.
  • Heat the olive or avocado oil in a large pot over medium heat. Then, add in your veggies. Sauté everything for about 4-5 minutes, until edges are browned a little bit.

Step Two

  • Then, add in all of the spices and ingredients in step two. Stir around with the vegetables until evenly coated, sautéing for another 1 minute

Step Three

  • 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.
Keyword chickpeas, eggplant, gluten free, lentils, soup, stew, vegan