Pepper stew with chickpeas

Name: Pepper stew with chickpeas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 60 ml / ¼ cup olive oil, more if liked; 2 small red onions, finely sliced; 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; salt & pepper; 400 g / 14 oz sweet peppers (3 medium bell peppers); 400 g / 14 oz cherry tomatoes, halved; 30 ml / 2 tbsp quality balsamic vinegar*; 2 x 400 g / 14 oz cans of chickpeas; handful of parsley or/and basil, to serve; soft vegan cheese (I used ricotta) to serve (optional); chilli oil* or extra virgin olive oil, to serve (optional); favourite bread, to serve (optional)

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Prep:15minCook:45min

Pepper stew with chickpeas is a simple yet delectable dish. Made with peak summer veggies and a few cupboard staples, it's a crowd pleaser. Vegan, gluten-free.

Updated at: Wed, 24 Dec 2025 04:55:08 GMT