Moroccan Chickpea Stew
Ingredientsfor 2
340
Cal
14g
Protein
58g
Carbs
8g
Fat
- 12 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained
- 21 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 32 cups vegetable broth
- 41 large onion, diced
- 54 cloves garlic, minced
- 62 carrots, diced
- 71 cup dried apricots, roughly chopped
- 82 teaspoons cumin
- 91.5 teaspoons coriander
- 101 teaspoon cinnamon
- 111 teaspoon turmeric
- 12½ teaspoon cayenne
- 132 tablespoons olive oil
- 14Salt to taste
- 15Fresh cilantro and couscous for serving
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and carrots, cooking 6–8 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
- 2
Add cumin, coriander, cinnamon, turmeric, and cayenne. Stir into the vegetables and cook 2 minutes until very fragrant. The warm spices should create an intoxicating aroma.
- 3
Add chickpeas, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, and dried apricots. Stir well and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 25–30 minutes until the sauce thickens and the apricots have softened and plumped into the sauce, adding a sweet-tart note.
- 4
Season generously with salt. The stew should have a beautiful balance of savory spice and natural sweetness from the apricots. Serve over couscous with fresh cilantro, toasted almonds if desired, and warm pita bread.