One-Pot Creamy Tomato Basil Chickpea Stew
Make this simple, creamy chickpea stew in a single pot for easy cleanup. It features bright tomato and fresh basil flavors and cooks quickly for a weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk (or heavy cream for non-vegan)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (slurry)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes (with juice), rinsed chickpeas, vegetable broth, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it cook for 10 minutes to allow flavors to combine.
- Stir in the coconut milk or cream. Increase the heat slightly to return to a gentle simmer.
- Pour the cornstarch slurry into the stew while stirring constantly. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the stew thickens slightly to a creamy consistency.
- Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the fresh chopped basil.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, sauté 1/2 cup of chopped carrots or celery with the onion.
- If you prefer a smoother texture, use an immersion blender to partially blend about one-third of the stew before adding the coconut milk.
- This stew pairs well with crusty bread for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 12
- Protein: 14
- Cholesterol: 0