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.

⏱️ 15 minutes
👥 4 servings
🔥 340 calories
One-Pot Mediterranean Beef & Chickpea Stew with Lemon-Herb Yogurt
Ingredients
  • 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

1

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes.

⏱️ 2 minutes
2

Add garlic and plant-based ground beef. Cook, breaking up the 'beef', until browned, about 3 minutes.

⏱️ 3 minutes
3

Stir in cumin, smoked paprika, diced tomatoes (with juice), chickpeas, and vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.

⏱️ 5 minutes
4

Add spinach, salt, and black pepper. Stir until spinach is wilted, about 1 minute. Adjust seasoning to taste.

⏱️ 1 minute
5

While stew simmers, combine Greek yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, and parsley in a bowl. Stir well.

⏱️ 1 minute
6

Ladle stew into bowls and top each with a dollop of lemon-herb yogurt. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Information

340
Calories
22g
Protein
30g
Carbs
13g
Fat

Per serving. Values are approximate and may vary.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, the stew (without yogurt topping) freezes well for up to 2 months. Thaw and reheat before serving.

Brands like Beyond Meat or Impossible Foods offer great plant-based ground beef alternatives for this recipe.

Yes, as written, the recipe is naturally gluten-free. Double-check all ingredient labels to be sure.

Absolutely! Prepare the stew and yogurt topping up to 2 days in advance and reheat before serving.

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