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Hearty Daniel Fast Chickpea and Spinach Stew

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A nourishing, plant-based stew featuring chickpeas and fresh spinach, perfect for the Daniel Fast. This hearty and flavorful recipe is quick to prepare and comforting for any day.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cans (15 oz / 425 g each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 6 cups (about 180 g) fresh spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) crushed tomatoes, no salt added
  • 3 cups (720 ml) vegetable broth, low sodium preferred
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, cold-pressed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • A handful fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. Dice the onion, carrots, and celery finely. Mince the garlic and roughly chop the spinach. This should take about 10 minutes.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 7–8 minutes, stirring often, until the veggies soften and the onion becomes translucent.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, ground coriander, and red pepper flakes if using. Cook for another 1–2 minutes, making sure the garlic doesn’t brown.
  4. Add the drained chickpeas and crushed tomatoes to the pot. Stir well to combine.
  5. Pour in 3 cups of vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and let simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Optional: Remove about one-third of the stew and blend it until smooth, then stir back into the pot for a creamier texture.
  7. Toss in the chopped spinach and cook for 3–4 minutes until fully wilted. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  8. Just before serving, stir in 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice.
  9. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or cilantro if desired and serve hot.

Notes

If the stew is too thick, add a splash more broth or water to loosen it. Taste and adjust salt gradually to avoid overpowering. Partial blending thickens the stew without flour or starch. Fresh lemon juice added at the end brightens the flavor. Spinach should be added last and wilted quickly to maintain texture and color.

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Keywords: chickpea stew, spinach stew, Daniel Fast recipe, vegan stew, plant-based, healthy stew, easy dinner, gluten-free, vegetarian

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