Chickpea stew –There’s something incredibly comforting about a warm stew, especially when it’s packed with wholesome ingredients and vibrant flavors. Today, I’m excited to share a delightful recipe for Moroccan Chickpea Stew. This dish not only nourishes the body but also warms the soul. The combination of spices and chickpeas creates a rich tapestry of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Let’s dive right in!
Moroccan Chickpea Stew
Before we get into the recipe, let’s feast our eyes on the beautiful dish we’ll be preparing. Here’s a delicious visual to inspire our cooking journey:
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, with juice
- 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups spinach, fresh
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, and cinnamon. Cook for another minute, allowing the spices to become fragrant.
- Add the chickpeas, diced tomatoes with their juice, and sweet potato to the pot. Stir everything together to combine the flavors.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it cook for about 20 minutes or until the sweet potato is tender.
- Once the sweet potatoes are cooked, stir in the fresh spinach and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the spinach is wilted.
- Taste the stew and season with salt and pepper as desired. If you like, you can add a bit more spice to kick it up a notch.
- Serve the Moroccan Chickpea Stew warm, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired. Enjoy this hearty meal with some crusty bread or over a bed of rice.
This Moroccan Chickpea Stew is not only delicious but also incredibly filling. It’s perfect for meal prep, as the flavors deepen over time. I hope you enjoy making this dish as much as I do! Happy cooking!