Spicy Potato Chickpea Stew

If you're looking for a warm, comforting, stick-to-your-ribs kinda stew, look no further than this Spicy Potato Chickpea Stew! It'll have them going back for seconds!

Simple ingredients that anyone can find, and 1 single pot to cook them in - what could be simpler? The spice level can easily be adjusted to super mild, so no worries all you spicy food haters. And the flavor - wow! To all those people who say our food is bland & boring, I dare them to try this! Maybe with a hunk of my Rustic No-Knead Bread to sop up all that scrumptious broth!

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🥰Why You're Going to ❤️ LOVE ❤️ This Recipe

▶︎ 100% Vegan, Oil-Free, AND Gluten-Free

No animal products, no processed oil (why is that stuff in almost everything?), and no gluten whatsoever.

▶︎ Simple Ingredients

No Amazon links for this recipe - it uses common everyday stuff you probably already have in your pantry.

▶︎ It Has PROTEIN (if your friends ask)

And they DO always ask, don't they? - "Where do you get your protein?".

So tell them chickpeas are a GREAT source of plant-based protein, not to mention all the fiber you'll be getting too.

▶︎ Easily Adaptable 🌶️

I made mine somewhat spicy, but you can easily adjust the amount of heat to your liking without giving up any flavor.

▶︎ One Pot Recipe!

No fuss, no muss. Easy cleanup.

Ingredients & Substitutions

Veggies

You'll need an onion, garlic, red bell pepper, jalapenos, gold potatoes, a handful of spinach (or your favorite greens), and maybe a lime for a little kick at the end.

Not a fan of jalapenos? Removing the seeds, membrane, and ribs of any pepper removes MOST of the heat (or you could just use a green bell pepper instead).

Canned Goods

I used a 15 oz can of chickpeas and a 15 oz can of fire-roasted tomatoes with green chiles (for a little extra kick). Naturally, any diced tomato will work.

Liquids

You'll also need a 1 qt box of vegetable broth. That's about 4 cups. I buy the low-sodium variety but if you make your own - all the better!

Spices

To spice it up you'll need both Sweet Paprika AND Smoked Paprika as well as a little Cumin and Turmeric. Salt and pepper will be handy too.

*See the recipe card at the bottom of the page for exact quantities and detailed cooking directions.

How To Make This Spicy Potato Chickpea Stew

Step 1

Dice your onion and mince your garlic, then soften in a little veg broth for 2-3 minutes.

Step 2

Dice the red bell and the jalapenos and add them to the pot. Simmer until softened. Add a little black pepper if you want.

Step 3

Add the turmeric, cumin, sweet paprika, and smoked paprika and mix well. Simmer for a minute to toast the spices.

Step 4

Add the tomatoes, cubed potatoes, drained chickpeas, and veggie broth and mix well. Bring to a boil then lower the heat and cover for 20 min.

Step 5

After 20 minutes, remove the lid, and using an immersion blender, puree a little of the stew.

Alternatively, you can carefully add a few ladles of the stew to a stand blender and puree until smooth, then stir it back into the pot.

Add a handful of your favorite greens and you're ready to serve. A squeeze of fresh lime is good as well as some chopped scallions or cilantro as a garnish.

Serving Ideas

Serve with a squeeze of lime and some chopped cilantro or scallion tops as a garnish. Providing you're not gluten-free, a slice of this Rustic No-Knead Bread would be good for sopping up any leftovers.

Now that I think about it - these Fluffy Buttermilk Vegan Biscuits would be awesome too.... or my vegan cornbread!

RECIPE FAQs

How Much Does This Make?

This will make 4 generous portions or 6 smaller servings. It should keep well in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Does This Freeze Well?

Yep, freezes beautifully. I would divide it up into servings after cooking, place them in the fridge to cool, then transfer to your freezer for up to three months.

How Can I Make It Less Spicy?

1. DO remove all the seeds, membranes, and ribs of the jalapenos. This is where the heat is stored. Wash your hands after handling.
2. You can also just use a single jalapeno instead of two.
3. Or you can replace the jalapeno altogether with a green bell pepper.
4. Use regular diced tomatoes instead of the ones with green chile.

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