Low-Heat Slow Cooker Moroccan Chickpea Stew

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-06 · Updated 2026-07-06

A hearty vegetarian stew featuring chickpeas and warm Moroccan spices, slow-cooked to develop rich flavors perfect for cozy meals. This mediterranean-inspired vegan (vegetarian) ready in about 375 minutes pairs canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed, large carrot, diced, medium yellow onion, diced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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 cups canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 large carrot, diced
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 14 oz canned diced tomatoes
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 diced yellow onion and 4 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
2. Step 2: Stir in 1 large diced carrot, 2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook for 2 minutes until spices bloom and coat the vegetables.
3. Step 3: Transfer the sautéed mixture to a slow cooker. Add 2 cups drained and rinsed canned chickpeas, 14 oz canned diced tomatoes with juices, and 2 cups vegetable broth.
4. Step 4: Cover and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours until the vegetables are tender and the flavors have melded.
5. Step 5: Before serving, stir in 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm with crusty bread or over couscous.