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Crockpot Chickpea Stew with Balsamic Caramelized Onions

Easy and delicious, this vegetarian crockpot chickpea stew is taken to the next level with balsamic caramelized onions.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs 15 mins
Total Time
6 hrs 50 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 113 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

The Onions:
  • 2 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 medium yellow onions thinly sliced
  • ½ cup water divided
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 28 ounce can diced tomatoes with juices
  • ⅓ cup chopped kalamata olives
The Stew:
  • 2 14 ounce can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed well
  • ⅓ cup crumbled Feta cheese
  • ¼ cup finely chopped Italian parsley

Instructions

The Onions:
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  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until softened, about 10 minutes.
  2. Add ¼ cup water and oregano. Cover and cook until the onions are golden brown, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add additional ¼ cup water. Cover the pan again and cook until the onions are deep golden brown, about 15 minutes. Stir in balsamic vinegar. Cover the pan and cook until the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat. Stir in tomatoes and kalamata olives.
The Stew:
  1. Pour chickpeas into the bottom of a crockpot. Pour the onion mixture over the chickpeas. Cook on low heat for 5 to 6 hours or on high heat for 3 to 4 hours.
  2. Serve as a side dish or over rice as an entree. Garnish with feta cheese and chopped parsley.

Notes

Nutrition Information

Calories 113kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 11mg (4%) Sodium 470mg (20%) Potassium 294mg (8%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 535IU (11%) Vitamin C 18.6mg (21%) Calcium 125mg (13%) Iron 1.7mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 113

% Daily Value*

Calories 113kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 470mg 20%
Potassium 294mg 6%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 535IU 11%
Vitamin C 18.6mg 21%
Calcium 125mg 13%
Iron 1.7mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.