Quick Chickpea & Kale Stew
- 10m Prep Time
- 15m Cook Time
- 25m Ready In
A quick and hearty stew made with chickpeas, kale, and cherry tomatoes in a flavorful broth. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's a perfect weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 6 clove garlic pressed
- 1 tbsp grated lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp fennel seeds crushed
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- Kosher salt
- 1 bunch kale stems and tough ribs removed, leaves coarsely chopped
- 2 pint grape or cherry tomatoes
- 1 can low-sodium chickpeas rinsed
- Lemon wedges
- grated Pecorino cheese
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Estimated based off 8 of 12 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).
Vitamins & minerals
- Calcium: 478 mg
- Iron: 4.18 mg
- Magnesium: 64.7 mg
- Phosphorus: 385 mg
- Potassium: 975 mg
- Zinc: 2.66 mg
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp grated lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- Kosher salt
- 2 pint grape or cherry tomatoes
- Lemon wedges
- grated Pecorino cheese
Prepare
- 6 clove garlic, pressed
- Crush 1/2 tsp fennel seeds
- 1 bunch kale, stems and tough ribs removed, leaves coarsely chopped
- Rinse 1 can low-sodium chickpeas
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the pressed garlic and grated lemon zest, and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute until fragrant.
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Step 2.
Add the crushed fennel seeds and red pepper flakes to the pot. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes to toast the spices. Then stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
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Step 3.
Pour in 4 cups of water and add 1 teaspoon of kosher salt. Cover the pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, add the chopped kale, whole grape tomatoes, and rinsed chickpeas. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer and cook for 4 minutes.
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Step 4.
Uncover the pot and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the kale is just tender and the tomatoes have begun to break down, about 2 to 3 minutes more. Serve the stew with lemon wedges and grated Pecorino cheese on the side, if desired.