One-Pot Moroccan-Spiced Chickpea and Tomato Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-11 · Updated 2026-05-11

A hearty vegetarian stew bursting with warm Moroccan spices, tender chickpeas, and rich tomato flavors, perfect for a comforting dinner. This Mediterranean-inspired vegan recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs 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 280 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 olive oil
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 2 cups cooked chickpeas
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering, then add 1 medium diced yellow onion and sauté for 5 minutes until softened and translucent.
2. Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon; cook while stirring for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes until it darkens slightly, then add 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with their juices and 2 cups cooked chickpeas.
4. Step 4: Pour in 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth, season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
5. Step 5: Reduce heat to low and let the stew simmer gently, uncovered, for 20 minutes until the sauce thickens and flavors meld.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and 1 tbsp lemon juice; adjust seasoning if needed and serve warm.