--- title: "Easy Chickpea, Tomato & Olive Stew" id: "13179" type: "post" slug: "easy-chickpea-tomato-olive-stew" published_at: "2023-01-26T00:03:46+00:00" modified_at: "2024-06-19T13:26:01+00:00" url: "https://mondaydreams.com/2023/01/26/easy-chickpea-tomato-olive-stew/" markdown_url: "https://mondaydreams.com/2023/01/26/easy-chickpea-tomato-olive-stew.md" excerpt: "Easy, hearty and oh-so-tasty Chickpea, Tomato and Olive Stew. A super simple recipe that’s packed with nutrients and Mediterranean flavors." taxonomy_category: - "Mains" - "Soups and Stews" taxonomy_language: - "English" taxonomy_post_translations: - "pll_63c71cacbcf75" --- # Easy Chickpea, Tomato & Olive Stew by [Gaby](https://mondaydreams.com/author/gabysommer/) on [January 26, 2023](https://mondaydreams.com/2023/01/26/easy-chickpea-tomato-olive-stew/) in [Mains](https://mondaydreams.com/category/mains/) , [Soups and Stews](https://mondaydreams.com/category/soups-and-stews/) [Jump to Recipe](#recipe) [Jump to Video](#recipe-video) [Print Recipe](https://mondaydreams.com/wprm_print/easy-chickpea-tomato-olive-stew) Easy, hearty and oh-so-tasty Chickpea, Tomato and Olive Stew. A super simple recipe that’s packed with nutrients and Mediterranean flavors. The combination of chickpeas, tomatoes, olives and basil is absolute perfection. This is such an easy meal, made with simple, wholesome ingredients. In fact, you might already have everything you need to make this healthy plant-based recipe in your kitchen. This is a vegan stew even the pickiest meat eaters are going to love. It’s filling, comforting and it tastes amazing. I love to serve it with a big slice of crusty sourdough, but it’s also delicious with a side of rice, millet, quinoa, or on top of mashed potatoes. Are you a chickpea lover? Of course, you are, who isn’t?! Well, did you know chickpeas are loaded with health benefits?! They are fiber-rich and a great source of plant-based protein. They can boost your digestion, help stabilize your blood sugar levels and prevent an array of diseases. Best of all, they are filling, cheap and super delicious! Want to know more about this incredible legume? Check out this [link](https://draxe.com/nutrition/chickpeas-nutrition/) . Hope you love this budget-friendly meal. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days. **If you try this vegan chickpea recipe, let us know what you think. Tag us on [Instagram @mondaydreamsblog](https://www.instagram.com/mondaydreamsblog/) or leave a comment below. We love hearing from you!** ## Easy Chickpea, Tomato & Olive Stew Vegan, gluten-free, protein-rich and incredibly delicious Chickpea, Tomato and Olive Stew. A Mediterranean-Inspired meal that’s healthy, easy and so comforting; the perfect weeknight dinner. [Print Recipe](https://mondaydreams.com/wprm_print/easy-chickpea-tomato-olive-stew) [Pin Recipe](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/bookmarklet/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmondaydreams.com%2F2023%2F01%2F26%2Feasy-chickpea-tomato-olive-stew%2F&media=https%3A%2F%2Fmondaydreams.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F01%2FEasy-Chickpea-Tomato-and-Olive-Stew-0002-web.jpg&description=Easy+Chickpea%2C+Tomato+%26+Olive+Stew&is_video=false) Prep Time 5 minutes mins Cook Time 20 minutes mins ### Ingredients - 1Tbspolive oil - 1medium onion,finely chopped - 3garlic cloves,finely chopped - 1tspchili flakes - ½tspdried thyme - ½tspdried rosemary - 1 15ozcan of diced tomatoes - 1 15ozcan of chickpeas,drained and rinsed – or 1 ½ cup of cooked chickpeas - ½cupwater - ½cupblack olives,thinly sliced - 5big sun-dried tomatoes,rehydrated and finely chopped - ½cupfresh basil,finely chopped - 1Tbsplemon juice - Sea salt and pepper to taste #### TO SERVE: - Sliceof sourdough bread - More fresh basil ### Instructions - In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. - Add onions and sauté for about 5 minutes. - Add garlic, thyme, rosemary and chili flakes and cook for 2 minutes, always stirring to keep the herbs from burning. - Stir in the tomatoes, chickpeas, water, olives, sun-dried tomatoes and a big pinch of sea salt. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 – 15 minutes. Stirring occasionally to prevent it from burning. - Turn off the heat and add the basil and lemon juice. 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