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Creamy Lemon Chickpea Stew

Made with nourishing ingredients, this hearty vegan stew is bursting with flavor! (plant-based, gluten-free)
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: dinner, lunch, Soup
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 bowls
Calories: 406kcal

Ingredients

For the Chickpea Lemon Stew

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 white or yellow onion finely chopped
  • 2-3 carrots peeled and finely chopped
  • 3-4 celery ribs finely chopped
  • 3-4 garlic cloves
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms diced
  • 1 lb yukon gold potatoes cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2½-3 cups vegetable broth
  • 5 ounces baby spinach or 2 large handfuls dino kale
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 sprig fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary or 1 sprig fresh rosemary
  • 3-4 tablespoons lemon juice from about 1 lemon
  • 1 15-ounce can chickpeas drained and rinsed

For the Cashew Cream

  • ½ cup cashews
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon white miso paste optional
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Instructions

  • In a large pot over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the onion, celery and carrot. Cook for 5 minutes, or until onion is translucent.
  • To the pot, add the diced mushrooms, garlic, and dried (or fresh) herbs. Cover and continue to cook, stirring intermittently, until mushrooms release their liquid, about 5 minutes.
  • Next add the kale (or spinach) and potatoes. Cover and cook for 3 minutes more. Pour in the broth (start with 2½ cups then add ½ cup if needed) and simmer until potatoes are tender, for about 10-15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the cashew cream. In a high speed blender, combine ½ cup cashews with ½ water, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon miso paste. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  • Once the potatoes are tender, add the chickpeas and cashew cream to the pot. Squeeze in juice of 1 lemon and stir to combine. Add salt & pepper, to taste. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition Facts are an estimate and may vary depending on specific ingredients you choose. 

Nutrition

Calories: 406kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 1042mg | Potassium: 1214mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 8575IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 6mg