Healthy Moroccan Chickpea Stew

A white bowl on a white counter with a grey napkin with moroccan chickpea stew and rice.

Healthy Moroccan Chickpea Stew

This easy moroccan chickpea stew is one of our favorite go-to dinners! It's packed with flavor, is hearty and filling, and super quick to make. Enjoy as a meatless weeknight meal or as a healthy meal prep recipe!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mediterranean

Keyword chickpea stew, moroccan chickpea stew

Freezer Friendly Yes

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Cooling time 5

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 293kcal

Author A Simple Palate

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 turmeric, 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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Notes

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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