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This dish features stewed chickpeas and tomatoes with kale for a rich and hearty vegetarian meal. It’s high-protein and packed with delicious, smoky flavor!

Closeup of stewed chickpeas and tomatoes with kale in a small white bowl with handles on a wooden serving tray with a second bowl and blue striped cloth napkin in the background

Do you like cooking with chickpeas? They’re a great source of protein that can take on so many different flavors.

This recipe for stewed chickpeas and tomatoes with kale features a delicious smokiness thanks to the paprika. And the tomato paste makes the texture wonderfully hearty!

Plus everything comes together in one pot on the stove. It’s an easy option any time you’re looking for a high-protein vegetarian dish.

How to make stewed chickpeas and tomatoes with kale

Ready to see how this rich and smoky dish comes together?

Ingredients separated into individual ramekins and bowls, as seen from above on a white marble countertop

Step 1: In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the onion.

Onions and oil in a silver saucepan on a white marble countertop, as seen form above

Step 2: Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion begins to caramelize, about 10 minutes.

Caramelized onions in a silver saucepan on a white marble countertop, as seen form above

Step 3: Add the garlic, paprika, and tomato paste. Cook, stirring, until everything is well-combined, about 1 minute.

Seasonings and tomato paste added to the onions in the silver sauce pan as seen from above on a white countertop; a white ladle for stirring rests inside the pan

Step 4: Add the broth and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes.

Broth added to the silver saucepan with a white ladel resting inside the pan; as seen from above on a white marble countertop

Step 5: Once most of the broth evaporates and the mixture is thick, stir in the water, tomatoes, and chickpeas.

Chickpeas and tomatoes added to the silver saucepan with a white ladle for stirring, as seen from above on a white marble countertop

Step 6: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes or until the mixture has thickened to your desired consistency.

Step 7: Add the kale and cook until it wilts, about 1 minute.

Kale added to the stew in a silver saucepan, being stirred with a white ladle, as seen from above on a white marble countertop

Divide into 4 bowls and dig in!

Closeup of a spoon with a spoonful of the stew hovering over a white bowl with more stew inside; a second bowl of stew in the background

Are chickpeas good for diabetics?

Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, have a low glycemic index that makes them great for diabetic-friendly meals. But their benefits don’t stop there.

They’re also an excellent source of protein, fiber, antioxidants, and omega-3 fatty acids! Chickpeas are even thought to be helpful in regulating blood sugar levels.

So really, these little legumes are actually nutritional powerhouses. They’re a great ingredient to start incorporating into your diet if you haven’t already!

Overhead view of two white bowls of chickpea stew on a wooden serving tray next to two spoons and a blue striped cloth napkin with sprigs of cilantro next to the bowls for decoration

Storage

This dish will keep very well in the refrigerator. You may even notice that the flavors deepen overnight!

Simply store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can reheat them in the microwave or on the stove.

Overhead view of chickpea stew on a wooden serving tray next to two spoons and a blue striped cloth napkin

Other healthy chickpea recipes

Now that you know how great chickpeas are for you, are you looking for more ways to add them to your weekly menu?

Here are a few of my favorite chickpea recipes I know you’ll enjoy:

You can also take a look at my roundup of tasty diabetes-friendly vegan recipes for more inspiration.

When you’ve tried this dish, please don’t forget to let me know how you liked it and rate the recipe in the comments below!

Stewed Chickpeas and Tomatoes with Kale

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This dish features stewed chickpeas and tomatoes with kale for a rich and hearty vegetarian meal. It's high-protein and packed with delicious, smoky flavor!
Author: Diabetic Foodie
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients 

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the onion.
    1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ cup onion
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion begins to caramelize, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the garlic, paprika, and tomato paste. Cook, stirring, until everything is well-combined, about 1 minute.
    2 cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • Add the broth and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes.
    ½ cup low-sodium vegetable broth
  • Once most of the broth evaporates and the mixture is thick, stir in the water, tomatoes, and chickpeas.
    ½ cup water, 15 ounces (1 can) crushed or diced tomatoes, 15 ounces (1 can) chickpeas
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes or until the mixture has thickened to your desired consistency.
  • Add the kale and cook until it wilts, about 1 minute.
    ½ cup chopped kale

Notes

This recipe is for 4 servings.
Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Nutrition Facts
Stewed Chickpeas and Tomatoes with Kale
Amount per Serving
Calories
200
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
5
%
Trans Fat
 
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Cholesterol
 
0
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
106
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
 
23
g
8
%
Fiber
 
6
g
24
%
Sugar
 
12
g
13
%
Protein
 
9
g
18
%
Net carbs
 
17
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.