Hidden Spice Moroccan Chickpea Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-10 · Updated 2026-06-10

A hearty, slow-simmered chickpea stew infused with warm Moroccan spices and a hidden hint of cinnamon for depth and complexity. This Mediterranean-inspired vegan recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs olive oil, 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 6, 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

• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large, diced onion
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 14 oz (1 can) canned diced tomatoes
• 2 cans (15 oz each), drained and rinsed canned chickpeas
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 2 medium, sliced carrot
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tbsp, freshly squeezed lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 large diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, cooking for 1 minute to bloom the spices.
3. Step 3: Add 14 oz canned diced tomatoes with juices, 2 cans (15 oz each) drained chickpeas, 2 cups vegetable broth, and 2 sliced medium carrots. Season with 1 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
4. Step 4: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 25 minutes until the carrots are tender and stew thickens slightly.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley. Adjust seasoning if needed, then serve warm.