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Greek-Style Chickpea Stew with Dumplings

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This Mediterranean-inspired chickpea stew is bright, herby, and comforting—with soft, fluffy dumplings simmered right in a fragrant broth of chickpeas, garlic, lemon, and dill. It’s a cozy vegan meal full of plant-based protein and classic Greek flavors.

Ingredients

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  • For the Stew:
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 large tomato, chopped
  • 2 cups cooked chickpeas (or 1 can, drained and rinsed)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill (plus more for garnish)
  • For the Dumplings:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/3 cup plant-based milk
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery for 5-6 minutes, until softened.
  2. Add chopped tomato, chickpeas, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 3 minutes.
  3. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, prepare the dumplings: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest. Stir in olive oil, plant milk, and parsley to form a thick dough.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough into the simmering stew. Cover with a lid and let steam for 15 minutes—do not lift the lid.
  6. Remove lid, stir in lemon juice and fresh dill, and simmer uncovered for another 2-3 minutes.
  7. Ladle into bowls, garnish with extra dill and cracked pepper. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Do not lift the lid while dumplings are cooking to ensure they steam properly.
  • Lemon zest adds brightness to the dumplings—don’t skip it for authentic Greek flavor.
  • Use canned chickpeas for convenience or cooked-from-scratch for more control over texture.
  • Fresh dill is key to achieving the distinct Greek herbaceous flavor.

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