Slow-Cooker Moroccan Chickpea Stew with Apricots

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-06 · Updated 2026-08-06

A hearty, slow-cooked stew blending chickpeas, sweet apricots, and warm Moroccan spices for a rich, comforting meal. This Moroccan-inspired vegan recipe, ready in about 375 minutes, pairs canned chickpeas, dried apricots, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 290 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 cup, chopped dried apricots
• 1 large, diced onion
• 2 medium, peeled and diced carrot
• 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup, chopped for garnish fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a skillet, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 large diced onion and 2 diced carrots, sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
2. Step 2: Add 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1 tsp smoked paprika to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Transfer the sautéed vegetables and spices to a slow cooker. Add 2 cans (15 oz each) drained and rinsed chickpeas, 1 cup chopped dried apricots, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 3 cups vegetable broth, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Stir to combine.
4. Step 4: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until flavors meld and stew thickens slightly.
5. Step 5: Serve garnished with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.