4.5 from 12 votes
Spicy Chickpea and Spinach Stew
Harissa adds flavor and heat to this Spicy Chickpea Stew, It's packed with hearty chickpeas, healthy spinach, and plenty of Moroccan flavor. Yum!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
422 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean, Moroccan
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ tsp cumin ground
- 29 oz chickpeas canned, drained and rinsed
- 14.5 oz crushed tomatoes canned
- ½ cup vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp harissa
- 6 oz baby spinach
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- lemon for serving, wedges
- couscous cooked, for serving, or rice
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add the onion and cook until softened, 5–7 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and cumin and cook for a minute, until fragrant.
- Add the chickpeas, tomatoes, and broth.
- Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered, for 10 minutes.
- Add the harissa and spinach to the pot and stir until the spinach has wilted.
- Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve over couscous or rice with lemon wedges.
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Notes
- Different brands of harissa can vary a lot in spice level. You might want to start out with a teaspoon or less and add more to taste.
Nutrition Information
Calories
422kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
68g
(23%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Sodium
320mg
(13%)
Potassium
968mg
(21%)
Fiber
18g
(72%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
392IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
149mg
(15%)
Iron
8mg
(44%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 422
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 422kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 68g | 23% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 320mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 968mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 18g | 72% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 392IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 149mg | 15% |
| Iron | 8mg | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.