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Moroccan Chickpea Stew

Moroccan Chickpea Stew
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Moroccan Chickpea Stew is a comforting, richly flavored one-pot dish combining tender chickpeas, aromatic spices, and fresh ingredients. This vegan and gluten-free stew offers warm Moroccan flavors, quick preparation, and hearty nutrition, perfect for a cozy weeknight meal or meal prep.

Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups diced tomatoes (fresh or canned)
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Prepare the aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until soft and fragrant to build the stew’s flavorful base.
  2. Add the spices: Sprinkle in the cumin, paprika, and cinnamon. Stir constantly and toast the spices for about one minute to unlock their vibrant aromas and deepen the stew’s flavor.
  3. Incorporate tomatoes and broth: Pour in the diced tomatoes along with vegetable broth. Stir to combine and allow the mixture to simmer gently so the flavors meld and the sauce thickens slightly.
  4. Add chickpeas and simmer: Add the drained and rinsed chickpeas to the pot. Simmer the stew for 15 minutes, letting the chickpeas absorb the spices and tomato essence.
  5. Finish with fresh herbs and lemon: Just before serving, stir in chopped cilantro or parsley and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to brighten and balance the richness.

Notes

  • Use fresh spices for best flavor; ideally less than six months old.
  • Don’t skip the lemon juice to elevate the dish’s brightness.
  • Simmer gently on low heat for deeper, cohesive flavors.
  • If stew is too thick, add more broth or water to loosen it.
  • This stew tastes better the next day as flavors continue to meld.

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Keywords: Moroccan, chickpea stew, vegan, gluten free, easy, healthy, one-pot, plant-based

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