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Easy Creamy Moroccan Chickpea Stew Recipe Healthy One Pot Meal

Moroccan Chickpea Stew

This Moroccan Chickpea Stew is a hearty, aromatic, plant-based dish bursting with vibrant spices like cumin, coriander, and turmeric paired with tender chickpeas and vegetables. Perfect for an easy, budget-friendly, and nutritious meal that satisfies vegetarians and meat-eaters alike.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Stew
Cuisine: Moroccan, North African
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 bell pepper any color, chopped
  • 1 14.5 ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 15 ounce can diced tomatoes undrained
  • 1 15 ounce can chickpeas rinsed and drained (garbanzo beans)
  • 1 cup vegetable broth or chicken broth for non-vegan
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for a kick
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • to taste salt and black pepper
  • 1 cup fresh spinach or kale roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped (for garnish)
  • lemon wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 5-7 minutes until softened and translucent.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic and chopped bell pepper. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until fragrant and softened, avoiding burning the garlic.
  3. Add ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), and ground ginger. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring to bloom the spices.
  4. Pour in crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes with liquid, rinsed chickpeas, and vegetable broth. Stir to combine.
  5. Bring to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20-25 minutes (up to 45 minutes for deeper flavor), stirring occasionally.
  6. Taste and season generously with salt and black pepper to preference.
  7. Stir in fresh spinach or kale just before serving and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
  8. Ladle stew into bowls, garnish with chopped cilantro, and serve lemon wedges on the side for a bright finish. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 14gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 850mgFiber: 12gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 2800IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 6mg

Notes

This stew becomes more flavorful after a day and is perfect for meal prepping. Optional additions include a splash of coconut milk for creaminess or shredded chicken for non-vegetarian variation.
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