Moroccan Chickpea Stew
Inspired by several recipes and lots of trial and error. I like to keep the veggies chunky for a heartier stew.
Ingredients
- 1 T Olive Oil
- 1 Medium White Onion , chopped (about 2 C)
- 2 Large Carrots, chopped
- 2 Celery Stalks, chopped
- 3 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1½ C Cubed Yukon Gold Potatoes (about 1 lb)
- 28oz Canned Diced Tomatoes and the liquid
- 15oz Canned Chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 C Vegetable Broth
- 1 t Paprika
- ½ t Smoked Paprika
- 2 t Ground Cumin
- 1 t Garlic Powder
- 2 t Dried Oregano
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste
- Kosher Salt, to taste
Instructions
- 1 Heat The Oil In A Large: Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
- 2 Add The Onion, Carrot, Celery And: Add the onion, carrot, celery and saute about 5 minutes, until softened.
- 3 Add The Remaining Ingredients: Add the remaining ingredients.
- 4 Bring To A Boil, Then Reduce: Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until the potato is done.
- 5 Check The Seasoning And Adjust As: Check the seasoning and adjust as needed.
Pro Tips & Delicious Variations
- If you want to let the stew simmer for a longer time, just add the potato about 20-30 minutes before you anticipate your stew will be to your liking.
- Garnish with parsley or cilantro
- Great alone, or served over rice or Couscous. Particularly good over Spaghetti Squash when it’s in season!
- Add 1 C chopped zucchini with the potato.
- Add 1 C fresh spinach about 3 minutes before the dish is done.