🌱 Moroccan-Inspired Chickpea Stew

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 1 zucchini, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1½ cups vegetable broth
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp ground coriander
• ¼ tsp cayenne (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh cilantro or parsley, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and sauté 5 minutes until soft.
2. Add garlic, ginger, carrots, zucchini, and bell pepper. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add cumin, cinnamon, coriander, cayenne, and a pinch of salt. Stir to coat the veggies with spices.
4. Pour in chickpeas, tomatoes, and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer.
5. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
6. Adjust seasoning and serve topped with fresh herbs.

Customization Tips:

• Add raisins or dried apricots for a touch of sweetness.
• Serve over couscous, quinoa, or brown rice.
• Add kale or spinach for leafy greens.
• While this does meet the DASH standards for sodium, you can find chickpeas, tomatoes, and vegetable broth that are all low/no sodium to make this even healthier.

Flavor & Texture:

Nutrition (per serving):

• Calories: 310
• Protein: 11g
• Total Fat: 9g (Saturated Fat: 1g)
• Carbohydrates: 44g
• Fiber: 10g
• Sodium: 470mg
• Cholesterol: 0mg