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Moroccan Chickpea Stew

Fragrant North African spices transform humble chickpeas into something spectacular.

Karen Browne · 23 May 2026
Moroccan Chickpea Stew

Ingredients

  • 2 tins chickpeas, drained
  • 400g tin chopped tomatoes
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • ½ tsp cayenne
  • 500ml vegetable stock
  • 100g baby spinach
  • Fresh coriander
  • Lemon juice

Method

  1. Soften onion in oil. Add garlic and all spices, cook 2 minutes.
  2. Add chickpeas, tomatoes and stock. Simmer 20 minutes.
  3. Stir in spinach until wilted.
  4. Squeeze in lemon juice, taste and adjust seasoning.
  5. Serve topped with fresh coriander over couscous or with flatbread.