Moroccan Chickpeas with Squash and Carrots
Meatless stew or side dish featuring vegetables and chickpeas with Moroccan spices
Ingredients
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Pinch crushed red pepper
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced
- 3 sprigs fresh parsley, tied together with kitchen string
- 14.5 ounces fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained, 1 can
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1/2 pound carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch sticks (about 4 medium carrots)
- 3/4 pound butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 medium zucchini, cut into cubes
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 14 ounces chickpeas, rinsed and drained, 1 can
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
Instructions
- In a small bowl (custard cup sized), mix together turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, pepper, and crushed red pepper. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in stockpot over medium heat.
- Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and beginning to caramelize, about 15 minutes.
- Stir in spice mixture and cook an additional 5 minutes.
- Add parsley, tomatoes, and broth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer 10 minutes.
- Add carrots and butternut squash. Increase heat to medium-high, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, and simmer 10 minutes.
- Add zucchini, raisins, and chickpeas. Cook until all vegetables are tender, about 10 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- To serve, remove parsley, ladle into bowls and sprinkle with toasted almonds.
Notes
If you want this to be a side dish, drain off some of the liquid.
Nutrition Info Per Serving
Nutrition Facts
Moroccan Chickpeas with Squash and Carrots
Serving Size
0 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
372
% Daily Value*
Fat
20
g
31
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
15
%
Trans Fat
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0
g
Cholesterol
0
mg
0
%
Sodium
471
mg
20
%
Potassium
0
mg
0
%
Carbohydrates
43
g
14
%
Fiber
10
g
40
%
Sugar
17
g
19
%
Protein
10
g
20
%
Vitamin A
0
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
0
mg
0
%
Calcium
0
mg
0
%
Iron
0
mg
0
%
Net carbs
33
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.