One-Pan Moroccan Chickpea Stew with Harissa and Apricots

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-03 · Updated 2026-07-03

A fragrant, hearty stew blending chickpeas, sweet apricots, and spicy harissa, simmered to tender perfection in a single pan. This Mediterranean-inspired vegan recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs extra virgin 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 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 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 tbsp harissa paste
• 14 oz can diced tomatoes
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 2 cups cooked chickpeas
• 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat. Add 1 medium diced yellow onion and 3 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 5 minutes until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Stir in 1 tbsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, and 1 tsp smoked paprika, cooking for 1 minute until the spices bloom and release aroma.
3. Step 3: Add 2 tbsp harissa paste and cook for 30 seconds, stirring to combine and intensify flavor.
4. Step 4: Pour in 14 oz canned diced tomatoes with their juices and 2 cups vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
5. Step 5: Add 2 cups cooked chickpeas and 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes until the stew thickens and apricots soften.
6. Step 6: Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, then stir in 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro just before serving to brighten the dish.