Description
Moroccan Chickpea and Vegetable Stew is a heartwarming dish that brings vibrant flavors from Marrakech to your table. This nourishing stew combines tender chickpeas with a colorful medley of vegetables and aromatic spices, creating a comforting meal perfect for any occasion. Ideal for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this delightful dish is sure to warm both body and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 2 bell peppers (any color), chopped
- 2 medium carrots, sliced into half-moons
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your veggies: Wash and chop the onion, zucchini, bell peppers, and carrots.
- Sauté aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Once shimmering, add onions and garlic; sauté for about 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add veggies: Stir in carrots, bell peppers, zucchini, and chickpeas. Cook for another 5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Spice it up: Sprinkle cumin, coriander, turmeric, salt, and pepper over the vegetables. Mix well to coat them in spices.
- Pour in broth: Add vegetable broth to cover the mixture generously. Bring to a gentle boil before reducing heat to low. Simmer for about 20 minutes until all veggies are tender.
- Serve hot: Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg