Chickpea Stew

This Chickpea Stew is a vibrant and hearty Moroccan dish that combines aromatic spices with tender chickpeas and fresh vegetables. Perfectly warming and satisfying, it's a delightful vegetarian lunch option that transports you to the streets of Morocco.

Ingredients

• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Onion - 1 medium, diced
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Carrot - 1 medium, diced
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Zucchini - 1 medium, diced
• Canned chickpeas - 400 grams, drained and rinsed
• Diced tomatoes - 400 grams (1 can)
• Vegetable broth - 500 ml
• Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Ground coriander - 1 teaspoon
• Ground cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Lemon - 1, juiced

Steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
4. Add the diced carrot, red bell pepper, and zucchini to the pot, cooking for about 5-7 minutes until they start to soften.
5. Mix in the chickpeas, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
6. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Once the vegetables are cooked through and the stew is heated, remove from heat.
8. Stir in the chopped cilantro and lemon juice before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 57 g
• Fiber: 13 g
• Sugar: 7 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in plant-based protein from chickpeas, aiding muscle repair and growth.
• High in fiber, promoting digestive health and satiety.

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