Low-Heat Slow-Cooked Moroccan Chickpea Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-05 · Updated 2026-05-05

A warming Moroccan-inspired chickpea stew simmered slowly at low temperature with fragrant spices and tender vegetables for deep flavor. This Moroccan-inspired vegan recipe, ready in about 75 minutes, pairs chickpeas, carrot, zucchini for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 5, 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 cups cooked or canned, drained chickpeas
• 2 medium, diced carrot
• 1 medium, diced zucchini
• 1 large, chopped yellow onion
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 large chopped yellow onion and 3 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 5 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Stir in 1 tbsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, cooking for 1 minute to release spices' aroma.
3. Step 3: Add 2 diced medium carrots, 1 diced medium zucchini, 2 cups cooked chickpeas, 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes, and 2 cups vegetable broth. Season with 1 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper.
4. Step 4: Bring the stew to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cover. Let cook gently for 45 minutes to 1 hour until vegetables are tender and flavors meld.
5. Step 5: Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro just before serving for a fresh finish.