Monthly Slow Cooker Moroccan Chickpea Stew

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

A hearty and aromatic chickpea stew simmered with warm spices, perfect for a comforting monthly meal. This Mediterranean-inspired meal-prep recipe (vegan), ready in about 375 minutes, pairs canned chickpeas, diced tomatoes, onion 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

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

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a skillet, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 large diced onion, 2 sliced carrots, and 3 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Transfer the sautéed vegetables to a slow cooker. Add 2 cans (15 oz each) drained and rinsed chickpeas, 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, 3 cups vegetable broth, 2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 cinnamon stick, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
3. Step 3: Stir to combine all ingredients, cover, and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until flavors are melded and vegetables are tender.
4. Step 4: Remove the cinnamon stick, stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and adjust seasoning if needed before serving with couscous or crusty bread.