Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chickpea Stew
340 minOvulationSteady energyVeganSlow cookerMediterraneanGut health
Servings:
3
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Ingredients
- —400 g Cooked chickpeas (or canned)
- —400 g Canned tomatoes
- —1 Onion
- —2 Garlic cloves
- —2 tbsp Olive oil
- —1 tsp Oregano
- —100 g Spinach
Method
- 01Add the chickpeas, tomatoes, onion, garlic, oil and oregano to the slow cooker.
- 02Cook on LOW for 5.5 hours.
- 03Stir in the spinach 10 minutes before the end.
- 04Season with salt to taste.
- 05Drizzle with fresh olive oil before serving.
Why this works
Chickpeas are a dense source of fibre that supports a diverse gut microbiome. Olive oil and tomatoes are staples of the Mediterranean eating pattern, which has been studied for supporting cardiovascular health.
Nutrition (per serving)
300
kcal
13g
protein
10g
fat
40g
carbs
12.5g
fiber