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Creamy Chickpea and Kale Stew with Coconut Milk Recipe

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4 from 12 reviews

  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

This creamy chickpea stew is a quick, flavorful, and comforting meal perfect for lunch or dinner. Featuring tender chickpeas simmered with kale in a rich blend of vegetable broth and lite coconut milk, enhanced with aromatic onion, leek, and garlic, it offers a delightful creamy texture and subtle spiciness. Serve with your favorite bread for dipping to make a satisfying, wholesome meal.

Ingredients

Base Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons (22g) vegan butter
  • ¼ sweet onion, chopped (about 2.5 ounces / 70g)
  • 1 leek, trimmed and cleaned, chopped (about 4 ounces / 118g)
  • 1 teaspoon or 2 cloves (7g) minced garlic

Seasonings

  • ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes or to taste

Main Ingredients

  • 1 can (15.5 ounces / 439g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup (240ml) vegetable broth
  • 1 cup (240ml) lite coconut milk
  • 1 cup (42g) kale

Instructions

  1. Sauté Aromatics: In a medium pot, melt the vegan butter over low heat. Once melted, add the chopped onion, leek, and minced garlic. Sauté over medium-low heat for about 7 minutes until the onions and leeks become translucent and fragrant.
  2. Season Vegetables: Add salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to the pot, stirring occasionally to evenly distribute the seasonings.
  3. Add Chickpeas: Incorporate the drained and rinsed chickpeas, cooking for another minute to coat them in the flavorful sautéed mixture.
  4. Add Liquids and Kale: Pour in the vegetable broth and lite coconut milk, then add the chopped kale on top.
  5. Simmer: Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the stew to a boil. Let it cook for 8 to 10 minutes until the kale wilts and softens.
  6. Adjust Seasoning and Serve: Taste the stew and adjust seasonings if needed. Serve hot in bowls, optionally topped with fried onions for extra crunch and flavor.

Notes

  • Use fresh kale for the best texture; remove tough stems before adding.
  • This stew pairs wonderfully with crusty bread for dipping.
  • For extra protein, consider adding some cooked quinoa or tofu cubes.
  • If you prefer a thicker stew, simmer longer to reduce the liquid or mash some chickpeas.
  • Adjust red pepper flakes to control spiciness according to your preference.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Vegetarian American

Find it online: https://myeasyplate.com/creamy-chickpea-and-kale-stew-with-coconut-milk-recipe/