One-Pot Mediterranean Beef & Chickpea Stew with Lemon-Herb Yogurt
This flavorful vegetarian stew uses plant-based beef to deliver a hearty, Mediterranean-inspired meal in under 15 minutes. Zesty lemon-herb yogurt adds a fresh finishing touch to this easy one-pot dinner.

- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 12 oz plant-based ground beef
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 14 oz can canned diced tomatoes
- 1 15 oz can canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 0.75 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
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Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes.
⏱️ 2 minutesAdd garlic and plant-based ground beef. Cook, breaking up the 'beef', until browned, about 3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 minutesStir in cumin, smoked paprika, diced tomatoes (with juice), chickpeas, and vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 minutesAdd spinach, salt, and black pepper. Stir until spinach is wilted, about 1 minute. Adjust seasoning to taste.
⏱️ 1 minuteWhile stew simmers, combine Greek yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, and parsley in a bowl. Stir well.
⏱️ 1 minuteLadle stew into bowls and top each with a dollop of lemon-herb yogurt. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Per serving. Values are approximate and may vary.
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