Mushroom and Chickpea Stew with Roasted Red Pepper

Name: Mushroom and Chickpea Stew with Roasted Red Pepper Coulis
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp (15 mL) cumin seeds; 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil; 2 onions, finely chopped; 2 carrots, peeled and diced; 4 stalks celery, thinly sliced, or 1 bulb fennel, trimmed, cored and thinly sliced on the vertical; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp (5 mL) turmeric; 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt; 1/2 tsp (2 mL) cracked black peppercorns; 8 oz (250 g) cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced; 1 can (28 oz/796 mL) diced tomatoes, including juice (see Notes); 1 can (14 oz/398 mL) chickpeas, drained and rinsed, or 1 cup (250 mL) dried chickpeas, soaked, cooked and drained; 2 roasted red bell peppers (see Notes); 3 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped; 2 tbsp (25 mL) extra virgin olive oil; 1 tbsp (15 mL) balsamic vinegar; 10 fresh basil leaves, optional

Servings: persons

1 tbsp (15 mL) cumin seeds
1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil
2 onions, finely chopped
2 carrots, peeled and diced
4 stalks celery, thinly sliced, or 1 bulb fennel, trimmed, cored and thinly sliced on the vertical
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp (5 mL) turmeric
1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
1/2 tsp (2 mL) cracked black peppercorns
8 oz (250 g) cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 can (28 oz/796 mL) diced tomatoes, including juice (see Notes)
1 can (14 oz/398 mL) chickpeas, drained and rinsed, or 1 cup (250 mL) dried chickpeas, soaked, cooked and drained
2 roasted red bell peppers (see Notes)
3 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
2 tbsp (25 mL) extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp (15 mL) balsamic vinegar
10 fresh basil leaves, optional

1
Works in slow cookers from 3 1/2 to 6 quarts.
2
In a large dry skillet over medium heat, toast cumin seeds, stirring, until fragrant and they just begin to brown, about 3 minutes.
3
Immediately transfer to a mortar or a spice grinder and grind.
4
Set aside.
5
In same skillet, heat oil over medium heat for 30 seconds.
6
Add onions, carrots and celery and cook, stirring, until vegetables are tender, about 7 minutes.
7
Add garlic, turmeric, salt, peppercorns and reserved cumin and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
8
Add mushrooms and toss until coated.
9
Add tomatoes with juice and bring to a boil.
10
Transfer to slow cooker stoneware.
11
Add chickpeas and stir well.
12
Cover and cook on Low for 6 hours or on High for 3 hours, until hot and bubbly.
13
Roasted Red Pepper Coulis: In a food processor, combine roasted peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, oil, vinegar, and basil, if using.
14
Process until smooth.
15
Ladle stew into bowls and top with coulis.

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* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tbsp (15 mL) cumin seeds, 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil, 2 onions, finely chopped, 2 carrots, peeled and diced, and more.

Yes, Mushroom and Chickpea Stew with Roasted Red Pepper Coulis 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.

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Mushroom and Chickpea Stew with Roasted Red Pepper Coulis

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