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.
Equipment
- Large pot or Dutch oven
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
Instructions
- 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.
- Stir in the minced garlic and chopped bell pepper. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until fragrant and softened, avoiding burning the garlic.
- 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.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes with liquid, rinsed chickpeas, and vegetable broth. Stir to combine.
- 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.
- Taste and season generously with salt and black pepper to preference.
- Stir in fresh spinach or kale just before serving and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
- Ladle stew into bowls, garnish with chopped cilantro, and serve lemon wedges on the side for a bright finish. Enjoy!
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.