High Protein Chickpea Stew

Chickpeas have 39 grams of protein in one cup. Serving this stew is a very delicious way to “beef-up” a vegetarian diet.

Makes 4 servings.

Ingredients:

• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion
• 1 medium carrot, finely chopped
• 2 c de-stemmed, chopped kale or other hearty greens
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 c tomato sauce
• 1 c chicken-style vegetarian broth
• 1 Tbsp capers, minced (optional)
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/4 tsp salt (reduce if using salted chickpeas)
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 c cooked chickpeas

Directions:

1. In a large, heavy pot over medium heat, warm the olive oil.
2. Add onions, carrots, and kale. Saute 5 minutes.
3. Add garlic; saute another minute.
4. Stir in tomato sauce, broth, capers, paprika, cumin, salt, pepper and chickpeas.
5. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15 minutes.
6. Serve hot in bowls with bread, or ladle over cooked rice.