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Easy Moroccan Chickpea Stew

Moroccan chickpea stew is made with simple ingredients and flavored with warm spices. It’s easy and ready in no time!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 364 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Moroccan

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 1 russet potato chopped into 1" pieces
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp harissa
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Coriander
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 15 oz chopped tomatoes canned
  • 15 oz chickpeas canned
  • 6 cups canned vegetable stock
  • 1 lemon juice of
  • 1/2 cup cilantro chopped

Instructions

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  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Saute onion until translucent and starts turning golden. Add in garlic and cook for a minute.
  3. Add in carrot and potatoes. Stir well to combine.
  4. To the carrots and potatoes, add the tomato paste, harissa, cinnamon, cumin, paprika, coriander, turmeric and salt.
  5. Add the canned tomatoes and chickpeas and give the stew a nice stir.
  6. Pour in the vegetable stock and bring the stew to a simmer.
  7. Cover and cook for about 30 minutes until the potatoes are fully cooked.
  8. Take the lid off, add the lemon juice and cilantro. Stir and serve warm.

Notes

  • Instead of the spices mentioned in the recipe, you can use 1 1/2 teaspoon ras el hanout. 
  • You can use preserved lemons for more flavor. To do so, rinse the preserved lemon with cold water, discard the pulp, finely chop the peel and add it to the soup with the spices. 
  • If cilantro is not available, use chopped parsley instead. 
  • This chickpea stew is quite spicy so if you're not a fan of spicy food you can start by 1 teaspoon harissa and add more if needed. 
  • Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days. 
  • You can add other vegetables such as cauliflower or green beans to this stew. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 364kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 59g (20%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 2292mg (96%) Potassium 1032mg (29%) Fiber 13g (52%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 6528IU (131%) Vitamin C 36mg (40%) Calcium 126mg (13%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 364

% Daily Value*

Calories 364kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 59g 20%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 2292mg 96%
Potassium 1032mg 22%
Fiber 13g 52%
Sugar 16g 32%
Vitamin A 6528IU 131%
Vitamin C 36mg 40%
Calcium 126mg 13%
Iron 5mg 28%

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