vegan soyrizo & chickpea stew

Soyrizo & Chickpea Stew

You may have noticed that Trader Joe’s is pretty much my go-to grocery store – I shop there weekly and so many of their products are staples in my home. One such product is their vegan Soy Chorizo – I use it in so many different ways and recipes. I’ve even used it on vegan nachos!

The TJ’s Soy Chorizo – or “Soyrizo,” as I like to call it – is featured so well in this stew. It adds a great texture, especially when contrasted with both the cherry tomatoes and chickpeas. It also makes flavoring this dish super easy – the Soyrizo already has a slightly spicy and (a bit more) salty taste, so all that really needs to be added is a bit of smoked paprika (or swap with regular paprika if that’s all you have at home!).

I know that not everyone has a Trader Joe’s nearby, so if you can’t easily access this “Soyrizo,” any vegan meat alternative will work. You just might need to add a few extra spices, like cayenne pepper and chili powder, to taste. If packaged meat alternatives aren’t your thing, you could also give Sweet Simple Vegan’s Mushroom Walnut Vegan Taco Meat a try in this dish.

In addition to this dish being super quick and easy to make, it’s also gluten-free! The Trader Joe’s Soyrizo is gluten-free (be sure to check whatever vegan meat alternative you use to ensure it’s gluten-free!).

If you’re making your grocery list for your next shopping trip, be sure to include Trader Joe’s “Soyrizo” on it so you can give this dish a try! I would love the hear what you think of this dish or if you make any changes. Let me know in the comments or message me at @thejewishvegan on Instagram. And, as always, if you have any questions don’t hesitate to reach out. Now, let’s get started!

Soyrizo & Chickpea Stew

Quick, easy, spicy, and delicious - this meal packs a punch! Made with both Trader Joe's Soy Chorizo and chickpeas, this dish would be great on top of rice, pasta, or another grain of your choice.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Keyword: chickpea dinner, easy vegan dinner, gluten free, gluten free vegan, quick vegan dinner, stew, trader joe's dinner, vegan, vegan trader joe's
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 259kcal

Ingredients

  • ½ package Trader Joe's Soyrizo or other vegan meat alternative
  • 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • cups cherry tomatoes sliced in half
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp cilantro chopped
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • ½ cup vegetable broth plus 2 tbsp
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • lime juice to taste
  • cayenne pepper, salt, & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat. Once heated, add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes.
  • Add the onion and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the Soyrizo and break into large chunks. Cook for 3-4 minutes, moving gently.
  • Add the tomato paste and stir into the Soyrizo.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients* and let cook for 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Notes

*I don't recommend using any additional salt if using the Trader Joe's Soyrizo, as it is quite salty as is. The Soyrizo is also a bit spicy, so be sure to taste it first before adding additional cayenne pepper.

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