This easy Moroccan chickpea stew is one of our favorite go-to dinners! It’s packed with flavor, warm Moroccan spices, and a rich tomato-y base. A super satisfying meatless dinner that everyone will love!
Today we are going to talk about this delicious chickpea stew. It’s super hearty & satisfying, full of flavor, and is one of my go-to recipes for a quick & easy dinner! Drew and I have been making this dish for years and absolutely love it.
As if this recipe couldn’t be easier, it’s all made in 1 pot, takes just 30 quick minutes, and is made with the simplest of ingredients. You’ll love this meatless meal for any season or occasion!
Ingredients -Everything You’ll Need
This recipe requires simple ingredients with a few extra seasonings. Here’s everything you’ll need, including some ingredient substitutions if needed.
Onion: to add flavor to the base an onion is a must.
Garlic: to layer lots of flavor this recipe uses both fresh garlic and garlic powder!
Chickpeas: for the star of the show this recipe uses pre-cooked canned chickpeas! Full of fiber and plant-protein.
Diced tomatoes: I love using fire-roasted tomatoes because of the added depth of flavor they bring.
Tomato paste: to help thicken the stew!
Seasonings: to give the stew lots of flavor and warm spice use turmeric powder, paprika, cumin, and garam masala.
How to make this Moroccan Stew – step by step
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Sauté those onions! First, sauté the chopped onions in olive oil for about 3-4 minutes or until soft and the edges are slightly browned.
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Add the chickpeas! Stir into the cooked onions – chickpeas, minced garlic, and all the seasonings and spices. Cook together for 1 minute.
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Add tomatoes and simmer! Add 2 cans of diced tomatoes & tomato paste, 1/2 cup of water. Let simmer for 30 minutes on low to medium heat, stirring occasionally.
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Season and serve! The finished product – the sauce should be reduced, thicker, and bold with flavor. Season with additional salt & black pepper if needed then serve with cilantro and rice!
Tips for Success
Switch of the beans – if you want to use another bean or legume, you can try cannellini beans, butter beans, or green lentils!
Fresh cilantro is a must! – to add fresh vibrant flavor at the end, you can’t miss out on using fresh cilantro. It adds the perfect pop of flavor with the warm spices and instantly elevates the dish!
What to serve it with – the best way to serve this chickpea stew is with some grains! We love brown, white, or wild rice, quinoa, or even farro. If you prefer not to serve it with a grain you can serve it alongside salad such as our artichoke salad or this greek cucumber and tomato salad.
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We love using this recipe for weekly meal prep for either lunch or dinner! Serve this stew over rice or quinoa for extra protein and store in airtight glass containers for 3-5 days. Reheat as needed and serve with fresh cilantro!
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Healthy Moroccan Chickpea Stew
Ingredients
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 14-ounce cans diced tomatoes
- 1 14-ounce can chickpeas
- 1/2 cup filtered water
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp each tumeric, paprika, and garam masala
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt (plus salt to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- cilantro
Instructions
- Saute the onions: In a pot on medium heat, saute diced onion in olive oil for 3-4 minutes. Stir often, onions should be soft and edges should be slightly brown when done.
- Add the chickpeas and spices: Add to the cooked onions – garlic, chickpeas, salt & pepper, spices, garlic powder, and cook for about a minute until fragrant.
- Add tomatoes and simmer: stir in diced tomatoes, filtered water, and tomato paste. Cover and let cook on a gentle simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Season then serve: Before serving, taste and adjust if needed with a pinch of salt until the flavor is just right. Serve over rice or quinoa with chopped fresh cilantro!
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Super easy to make !
Hey the ingredients say 1 can tomatos instead of 2 cans you said in your description . Thanks for the recipe!
Made this with Jasmine Rice and added Cauliflower- Was fantastic. Even the kids ate it all. I’m on a sodium restricted diet and it has a ton of flavor. Next time I may throw some shredded chicken in and make a bowl with some avocado on the side
yay! Always a win when the whole family likes it. Thank you, Doug! 🙂
How could something this good be so easy to make, methought. And nutritious to boot.
My kind of cooking!
This dish is quick and delicious!
Tried this with wilted spinach like some of the reviewers suggested and highly recommend it. Served on quinoa. 10/10.
Thanks so much for sharing, Lisa! Love the addition of spinach 🙂
So warmly and comforting. Easy to follow, too!
Really happy to hear it! Thanks, Mareah! 🙂
A question, if I use fresh lentils, do I cook them first and how much would I use
Hi Mary, You would need to cook the lentils separately then add them to this dish!
This recipe was amazing! I wanted to make it a tad heartier and added ground turkey, carrots, and celery. So good! Have made this a few times now, definitely a staple.
Love this recipe! Quick and easy weeknight dinner that can be used over and over again 🙂 I like to squeeze fresh lime over it and then add a small splash of Worcestershire sauce for a little depth and I love how easily you can adjust the recipe!
Does this freeze well??
It should, yes!
This was fantastic! Loved the spices! The only thing I didn’t use is the canned tomatoes because I get acid reflux. I did keep the tomato paste. I used vegetable broth instead of water and just added more to make up for the liquid from the canned tomatoes. Served with quinoa. Healthy and delicious!
Made this today. Entire family enjoyed. Will make again.
Wonderful! So happy to hear it was enjoyed 🙂