Moroccan chickpea stew

Name: Moroccan chickpea stew
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients: 2 tbsp / 30 ml oil (I used olive oil); 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 4 shallots, finely chopped; 5 cups peeled and diced tomatoes OR 2 x 400 g / 14 oz tins of tomatoes; 3 tsp baharat spice; ½ tsp sweet paprika; ¼-½ tsp cayenne pepper or hot chilli powder, adjust to taste; ¾ tsp salt, adjust to taste; 2 tsp brown sugar; black pepper, to taste; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 2 cups cooked chickpeas; 1 medium sweet potato (300 g / 0.65 lb), cubed; 2 tbsp dried barberries or blackcurrants; 10 black Kalamata olives, pitted; a handful of almonds, sliced; fresh parsley, chopped (optional); cooked couscous or quinoa, to serve with

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:30min

Moroccan chickpea stew is an easy, delicious and filling dish that makes an ideal weekday dinner or post-exercise recovery meal. It's vegan and gluten-free.

Updated at: Thu, 27 Mar 2025 23:35:34 GMT