Herbed Moroccan Chickpea Stew with Preserved Lemon

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-14 · Updated 2026-06-14

A warming stew combining tender chickpeas with fragrant Moroccan spices and the bright tang of preserved lemon, perfect for soaking in every bite. This Middle Eastern-inspired vegan recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs olive oil, yellow onion, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 1 tbsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
• 14 oz canned diced tomatoes
• 2 cups cooked chickpeas
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp, finely chopped preserved lemon rind
• 0.25 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 diced medium yellow onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp ground cumin, 1 tbsp ground coriander, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon. Cook for 1 minute until the spices are aromatic.
3. Step 3: Add 14 oz canned diced tomatoes with their juice and 2 cups cooked chickpeas to the pot. Stir to combine.
4. Step 4: Pour in 2 cups vegetable broth and bring the stew to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook uncovered for 20 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and the stew to thicken slightly.
5. Step 5: Stir in 2 tbsp finely chopped preserved lemon rind and 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes before serving warm.