Morrocan Chickpea Stew Recipe

Name: Morrocan Chickpea Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 - 5 cups chickpeas; 1 onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, diced; 2 cinnamon sticks; 1.5 T turmeric; 1.5 T cumin; 1 t coriander seeds; 1 T cayenne pepper; 2 dried chilis; 2 T sugar; 2 bay leaves; 2 cans canned tomatoes (whole); .5 can tomato paste (if needed); 1 can chicken broth (if needed); 1 head of cauliflower (I used purple), roasted; 1 T nigella seeds

Servings: persons

4 - 5 cups chickpeas
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, diced
2 cinnamon sticks
1.5 T turmeric
1.5 T cumin
1 t coriander seeds
1 T cayenne pepper
2 dried chilis
2 T sugar
2 bay leaves
2 cans canned tomatoes (whole)
.5 can tomato paste (if needed)
1 can chicken broth (if needed)
1 head of cauliflower (I used purple), roasted
1 T nigella seeds

1
In a large sauce pan, saute onion in a few tablespoons of oil until softened. Add all spices, garlic, bay leaves, chilis and stir until mixed well. Add tomatoes and chickpeas (I used dried chickpeas that had been soaked overnight and were still quite hard - if using canned, add during last 20 minutes of cooking sauce). Add sugar.
2
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
3
Cover saucepan with a lid and simmer for 45 minutes.
4
Trim cauliflower and place florets on a baking sheet and drizzle with oil and dot with butter. Roast cauliflower for 20 minutes.
5
If more sauce is necessary, add half can of tomato paste and about 3 quarters of the can of chicken broth. Continue to simmer until thickened. Add cauliflower and sprinkle with nigella seeds.

1020

kcal

Calories

Fat

184

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 - 5 cups chickpeas, 1 onion, diced, 3 cloves garlic, diced, 2 cinnamon sticks, and more.

Yes, Morrocan Chickpea Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Morrocan Chickpea Stew

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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