Chickpea Stew

Ingredients

Yield: 4 servings

1 cup diced onion

1 cup diced carrot

2 teaspoons minced garlic

1 tablespoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon ground coriander

1 teaspoon chili powder

½ teaspoon ground turmeric

3 cups vegetable stock, low sodium

15 ounces canned, diced tomatoes, no salt added

15 ounces canned, chickpeas, drained and rinsed

1 cup chopped potato

¼ teaspoon salt (optional)

3 cups chopped kale

¼ cup diced fresh parsley

Nutrition information

Serving size: 1½ cups

Calories: 233

Total Fat: 1.9 g

Saturated Fat: 0.1 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3 g

Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3 g

Sodium: 356 mg

Total Carbohydrate: 45.8 g

Dietary Fiber: 11.3 g

Sugars: 10 g

Protein: 10 g

Source: Health Meets Food

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, add onion, carrot and 1 tablespoon of water. Sauté about 4 to 5 minutes, until onions start to soften.

2. Add garlic, cumin, coriander, chili powder and turmeric. Sauté for an additional minute.

3. Stir in the vegetable stock, tomatoes, chickpeas, potato and salt. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook for about 15 minutes, until potatoes are soft when pricked with a fork.

4. Stir in the kale and parsley.