Best Moroccan Inspired Vegetable And Chickpea Stew Recipes

MOROCCAN CHICKPEA STEW

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This recipe came to be as a way to use the kale that was flourishing in my garden. It could also incorporate all kinds of other vegetables - whatever is in your fridge that needs to be used. Serve over couscous.

Provided by Mari

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 teaspoon garam masala
½ teaspoon curry powder
1 pinch salt
3 potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup tomato sauce
1 cup golden raisins
water, or enough to cover
1 (14.5 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 bunch kale, ribs removed, chopped
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat; cook the onion and garlic in the hot oil until the onions are translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir the cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, garam masala, curry powder, and salt into the onion and garlic; cook together until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the potatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and raisins to the pot. Pour enough water over the mixture to cover; bring to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are soft, 10 to 15 minutes.
Add the chickpeas and kale to the pot; simmer until the kale wilts, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle the cilantro over the stew and immediately remove the pot from the heat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 476.1 calories, Carbohydrate 96.1 g, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 13.6 g, Protein 15.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 1263.3 mg, Sugar 27.3 g

MOROCCAN-INSPIRED VEGETABLE AND CHICKPEA STEW

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"Fragrant spices and dried fruits lend a Moroccan flavor" to this slow cooker stew. Serve over couscous alongside a small bowl of harissa sauce if you like spicy dishes. I love my slow cooker and this recipe really sounds delicous. This recipe is from my Fresh From the Slow Cooker Vegetarian Recipe cookbook.

Provided by DailyInspiration

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 6h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 shallots, chopped
1 large carrot, chopped
1 small yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped (or a red bell pepper)
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled and minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
8 ounces green beans, ends trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained and chopped
1 1/2 cups vegetable stock
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup mixed dried fruit (apricots, apple slices, prunes, raisens, etc)
1/4 cup green olives, drained, halved and pitted
1 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves, minced

Steps:

In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the shallots, carrot, bell pepper and garlic. Cover, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the ginger, cinnamon, cumin, paprika, and turmeric and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds to bring out the flavors.
Transfer the mixture to a 4-6 quart slow cooker. Add the green beans, chickpeas, tomatoes, stock, and lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours.
About 20 minutes before serving, add the peas and dried fruit.
When ready to serve, stir in the olives and sprinkle with the parsley. Taste to adjust the seasonings and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.6, Fat 6.7, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 505.7, Carbohydrate 55.4, Fiber 11.3, Sugar 6.4, Protein 9.9

EASY MOROCCAN CHICKPEA STEW

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When I'm invited to a potluck, I easily double or triple this healthy vegetarian recipe to treat the crowd to an exotic dish of enticing, bold flavors. -Heather Demeritte, Scottsdale, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups cubed peeled butternut squash (1/2-inch cubes)
1 large onion, chopped
1 large sweet red pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas or garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup water
Chopped cilantro, optional

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add squash, onion and red pepper; cook and stir until onion is translucent and red pepper is crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in seasonings until blended., Add chickpeas, tomatoes and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until squash is tender, about 8 minutes. If desired, top with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 455mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

MOROCCAN VEGETABLE STEW

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This warming one-pot stew is packed with nourishing ingredients like fibre-full chickpeas and iron-rich lentils

Provided by Justine Pattison

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1 tbsp cold-pressed rapeseed oil
1 medium onion, peeled and finely sliced
2 thin leeks, trimmed and cut into thick slices
2 large garlic cloves, peeled and finely sliced
2 tsp ground coriander
2 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp dried chilli flakes
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
400g can of chopped tomatoes
1 red pepper, deseeded and cut into chunks
1 yellow pepper, deseeded and cut into chunks
400g can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
100g dried split red lentils
375g sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
juice 1 large orange plus peel, thickly sliced with a vegetable peeler
50g mixed nuts, such as brazils, hazelnuts, pecans and walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped
½ small pack coriander, roughly chopped, to serve
full-fat natural bio-yogurt, to serve (optional)

Steps:

Heat the oil in a large flameproof casserole or saucepan and gently fry the onion and leeks for 10-15 mins until well softened, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and cook for 2 mins more.
Stir in the ground coriander, cumin, chilli and cinnamon. Cook for 2 mins, stirring occasionally. Season with plenty of ground black pepper. Add the chopped tomatoes, peppers, chickpeas, lentils, sweet potatoes, orange peel and juice, half the nuts and 400ml/14fl oz water and bring to a simmer. Cook for 15 mins, adding a splash of water if the stew looks too dry, and stir occasionally until the potatoes are softened but not breaking apart.
Remove the pan from the heat and ladle the stew into bowls. Scatter with coriander and the remaining nuts and top with yogurt, if using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482 calories, Fat 14 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 63 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 26 grams sugar, Fiber 15 grams fiber, Protein 18 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium