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Moroccan Pumpkin & Chickpea Stew

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Moroccan Pumpkin & Chickpea Stew is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines sweet pumpkin, protein-rich chickpeas, and aromatic spices. Perfect for a quick meal or meal prep, it’s vegan, gluten-free, and nourishing.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil or olive oil (or 1/4 cup water for water sauté)
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1-inch knob of ginger, grated or minced
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons coriander
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon (or 1 cinnamon stick)
  • Good pinch of red pepper flakes
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 small sweet potatoes, cubed
  • 1 small sugar pumpkin (about 34 cups), cubed (or butternut squash)
  • 1 can (28 oz) stewed tomatoes
  • 3 cups cooked chickpeas (or 2 cans (15 oz), drained and rinsed)
  • 3 cups vegetable broth or water
  • 1/4 cup raisins (preferably golden)
  • Mineral salt & fresh cracked pepper, to taste
  • Few large handfuls baby kale or spinach (chopped)
  • Lemon or lime wedges, to serve
  • Cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat coconut oil or olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Sauté diced onion until translucent, about 5 minutes, then add garlic and ginger.
  • Add cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and red pepper flakes; stir for 1 minute.
  • Incorporate carrots, sweet potatoes, and pumpkin; cook for about 5 minutes.
  • Add stewed tomatoes, chickpeas, and vegetable broth; bring to a simmer and cook uncovered for 25-30 minutes.
  • Stir in raisins and baby kale or spinach; simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Season with mineral salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste; serve garnished with cilantro and lemon or lime wedges.

Notes

Use fresh spices for the best flavor.
Allow onions to caramelize for richer flavors.
Adjust spice levels according to taste.

  • Author: Jesseca
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Entree
  • Method: One-pot meal
  • Cuisine: Moroccan

Nutrition

  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 4g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg