MOROCCAN-STYLE VEGETABLE STEW WITH HARISSA YOGURT SAUCE

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Moroccan-Style Vegetable Stew with Harissa Yogurt Sauce image

Provided by Molly Stevens

Categories     Soup/Stew     Stew     Vegetarian     Yogurt     Low Cal     High Fiber     Dinner     Spinach     Chickpea     Carrot     Turnip     Family Reunion     Healthy     Green Onion/Scallion     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

Yogurt sauce:
1 cup (8 ounces) Greek-style yogurt*
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon harissa sauce**
1 garlic clove, minced
Coarse kosher salt
Vegetable stew:
Coarse kosher salt
1 pound carrots, peeled, cut into 1/2-to 3/4-inch pieces
1 3/4-pound turnip, peeled, cut into 1/2-to 3/4-inch pieces
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 pound spring onions or green onions, coarsely chopped (about 1 3/4 cups)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 teaspoons all purpose flour
1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained, rinsed
1 5-ounce bag baby spinach
1 to 3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • For yogurt sauce:
  • Whisk first 4 ingredients in medium bowl. Season to taste with coarse salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.
  • For vegetable stew:
  • Bring 8 cups water to boil in heavy large saucepan. Sprinkle with coarse salt. Add carrots; cook until just tender, about 4 minutes. Using skimmer or large slotted spoon, transfer carrots to large bowl of ice water. Return water to boil. Add turnip; cook until just tender, about 3 minutes. Using skimmer, transfer turnip to bowl with carrots. Reserve cooking liquid.
  • Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add next 7 ingredients. Sprinkle with coarse salt and pepper. Cook until onions are soft, stirring often, about 8 minutes. Add wine; simmer until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour. Add carrots, turnip, beans, spinach, and 2 cups reserved cooking liquid. Bring to simmer; cook until vegetables are heated through, adding more cooking liquid for desired consistency. Season stew to taste with coarse salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
  • Divide stew among bowls. Spoon dollop of yogurt sauce over and serve.
  • A thick yogurt; sold at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores (such as Trader Joe's and Whole Foods markets) and Greek markets. If unavailable, place regular yogurt in cheesecloth-lined strainer set over large bowl. Cover and chill overnight to drain.
  • ** A spicy North African red chile paste; available at some specialty foods stores and at Middle Eastern markets.

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