Vegan Miso Chickpea Stew Recipe
If you're looking for a simple meal that's hearty, nutritious, and bursting with umami flavor, this Vegan Miso Chickpea Stew is for you. Packed with plant-based protein from garbanzo beans, essential amino acids from miso paste, and creamy depth from plant milk, this stew is the ultimate comfort food. Whether you're making it in a large pot on the stovetop or using a pressure cooker, this dish is beginner-friendly and full of cozy goodness.
Ingredients
- Base Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoon olive oil or sesame oil
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
- Spices & Flavor Enhancers:
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to taste
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 tablespoon red miso or white miso
- 1 teaspoon Better Than Bouillon vegetable base
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup optional, for balance
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Main Components:
- 2 cans 15 oz each chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup plant milk oat, cashew, or almond
- 2 cups fresh greens kale, spinach, or Swiss chard
- Thickening & Finishing Touches:
- 1 teaspoon pink salt adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon nutritional yeast optional, for a cheesy flavor
- ½ cup vegan cheese optional, for extra creaminess
- For Serving Optional:
- Fresh herbs cilantro or parsley
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Crusty bread rice or qiunoa
Instructions
- Heat olive oil or sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onions, garlic, and fresh ginger, cooking until fragrant.
- Stir in red pepper flakes and let them release their nutty flavor.
- Add a small amount of tomato paste for depth.
- Whisk red miso or white miso into warm water to dissolve it.
- Stir in Better Than Bouillon and mix well.
- Toss in cooked beans (garbanzo beans), along with vegetable broth.
- Simmer for 15 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Add Plant Milk and Greens
- Pour in your choice of plant milk for a creamy miso chickpea texture.
- Stir in fresh greens and let them wilt.
- Adjust Seasonings and Mash for Thickness
- Use a potato masher to break up some of the chickpea mixture, thickening the stew.
- Taste and adjust with soy sauce, maple syrup, or lime juice as needed.