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Spicy Moroccan-Inspired Chickpea Stew
Spicy Moroccan-Inspired Chickpea Stew
Spicy Moroccan-Inspired Chickpea Stew is a delicious and flavorful dish made with chickpeas, tomatoes, spices like cumin, coriander, and paprika, and sometimes with vegetables like bell peppers and carrots. It can be served with couscous or crusty bread.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ๏ปฟsmall red onion diced
- 2 ๏ปฟmedium carrots diced
- 1 ๏ปฟmedium red bell pepper diced
- 4 ๏ปฟcloves garlic chopped
- sea salt to taste
- ๏ปฟblack pepper ๏ปฟto taste
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoons ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons thyme ๏ปฟfresh, leaves
- ยพ tablespoon cayenne pepper or harissa powder
- 15 oz. chickpeas canned, rinsed and drained
- 15 oz. crushed tomatoes ๏ปฟcanned
- 2 cups butternut squash cubed
- 2 cups vegetable broth ๏ปฟor water
- 2 cups kale tough stems removed and chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice ๏ปฟfresh
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, bell pepper, and garlic. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and stir to combine. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the veggies soften and develop a bit of color, around 5-6 minutes.
- Add tomato paste, ground cumin, smoked paprika, fresh thyme, and cayenne pepper (or harissa powder for a more authentic flavor). Stir to combine and continue cooking until the spices become really fragrant, approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Add the chickpeas, crushed tomatoes, butternut squash, and vegetable broth. Season with another layer of salt and black pepper, if desired. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15-20 minutes or until the butternut squash is fork tender.
- Stir in the chopped kale and cook, stirring occasionally, just until it wilts, approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the lime juice. Taste and adjust seasonings, as desired, before serving. Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 346kcal (17%)Carbohydrates: 54g (18%)Protein: 14g (28%)Fat: 11g (17%)Saturated Fat: 1g (6%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 701mg (30%)Potassium: 1195mg (34%)Fiber: 13g (54%)Sugar: 14g (16%)Vitamin A: 12100IU (242%)Vitamin C: 77mg (93%)Calcium: 208mg (21%)Iron: 7mg (39%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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