Best 7 Moroccan Chickpea Casserole Recipes

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For those seeking a delectable and flavorful meal, the traditional Moroccan Chickpea Casserole is an excellent choice. This hearty dish is a delectable combination of chickpeas, aromatic spices, and fresh vegetables, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Originating from the vibrant culinary heritage of Morocco, it's a perfect blend of bold spices, tender chickpeas, and a rich tomato-based sauce that comes together to create a comforting and satisfying experience. Whether you're a seasoned cook looking to explore new cuisines or a beginner searching for an easy and delicious recipe, this article will guide you through the process of creating a mouthwatering Moroccan Chickpea Casserole that will impress your family and friends.

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EASY MOROCCAN CHICKPEA STEW



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When I'm invited to a potluck, I easily double or triple this healthy vegetarian recipe to treat the crowd to an exotic dish of enticing, bold flavors. -Heather Demeritte, Scottsdale, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups cubed peeled butternut squash (1/2-inch cubes)
1 large onion, chopped
1 large sweet red pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas or garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup water
Chopped cilantro, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add squash, onion and red pepper; cook and stir until onion is translucent and red pepper is crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in seasonings until blended., Add chickpeas, tomatoes and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until squash is tender, about 8 minutes. If desired, top with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 455mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

MOROCCAN CHICKPEA STEW WITH QUINOA



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This Moroccan chickpea stew is super flavorful, warm, hearty, easy to make, cheap, and to top if off, really good for you. Give it a try!

Provided by kyradornish

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 pint cherry tomatoes
3 tablespoons olive oil, or to taste, divided
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
¾ teaspoon ground coriander
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
ground black pepper, or to taste
1 (15.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (4.5 ounce) can chopped green chiles
1 (15.5 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
3 cups water
1 ½ cups uncooked quinoa
2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon hummus spread
1 tablespoon water
¼ teaspoon white vinegar
2 green onions, sliced
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Spread cherry tomatoes on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sprinkle salt and pepper over tomatoes and toss to coat evenly.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until tomatoes blister and pop and skins start to char, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat remaining olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until translucent, 4 to 5 minutes. Add garlic, paprika, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Cook until fragrant, 30 to 60 seconds. Add tomatoes and green chiles; bring to a boil. Reduce stew to a simmer and add chickpeas. Add the cherry tomatoes and their juices. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • While stew simmers, bring 3 cups water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Mix Greek yogurt, hummus, 1 tablespoon water, and vinegar together to make the sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve the stew over quinoa. Top with the yogurt sauce, green onions, and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.3 calories, Carbohydrate 53.6 g, Cholesterol 0.9 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 8.6 g, Protein 11.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 1022.4 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

MOROCCAN CHICKPEA STEW



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This spicy stew was the main dish at our family's Christmas Eve dinner. The guests, including three vegetarians, were thrilled with the abundance of squash, potatoes, tomatoes and onion. -Cindy Beberman, Orland Park, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 9 servings (about 2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 large onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
4 cups vegetable broth
2 cups cubed peeled butternut squash
1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas or garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 medium red potato, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 medium lemon, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 small zucchini, cubed
3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, saute onion in oil and butter until tender. Add the garlic, cumin, cinnamon stick and chili powder; saute 1 minute longer. , Stir in the broth, squash, chickpeas, tomatoes, potatoes, lemon and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes and squash are almost tender. , Add zucchini; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-8 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Discard cinnamon stick and lemon slices. Stir in cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 621mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MOROCCAN CHICKPEAS WITH CHARD



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An array of aromatic spices, along with chopped dried apricots and preserved lemons give this chickpea stew a complex, deep flavor, while chard stems and leaves lighten and freshen it up. Served with couscous or flatbread, it's a satisfying meatless meal on its own. Or serve it with roasted chicken, beef or lamb as a hearty side dish. If you can find rainbow chard, you'll get the best color here, but any chard variety (red, Swiss, yellow) will work well. You can find more Moroccan-inspired dishes here.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, lunch, soups and stews, main course

Time 2h30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

4 tablespoons olive oil
2 Spanish onions, chopped
1 large jalapeño pepper, seeded if desired, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, more to taste
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Pinch of cayenne
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 fennel bulb, diced (save fronds for garnish)
1 very large bunch chard, stems sliced 1/2-inch thick, leaves torn into bite-size pieces
2 carrots, peeled and diced
1 large turnip, peeled and diced
1 pound dried chickpeas, soaked overnight in water to cover or quick-soaked (see Tip)
1/3 cup diced dried apricots
2 tablespoons chopped preserved lemon, more to taste
1/2 cup chopped cilantro, more for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over high heat. Add onion and jalapeño and sauté until limp, 3 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, salt, turmeric, paprika, cinnamon, cumin, black pepper and cayenne and sauté until they release their fragrance, about 2 minutes. Add tomato paste and sauté for another minute, until darkened but not burned. (If tomato paste looks too dark too quickly, lower heat.)
  • Add fennel, chard stems, carrot and turnip and continue to sauté until vegetables start to soften, about 10 minutes. Add chickpeas and water to barely cover.
  • Return heat to high if you lowered it and bring to a simmer. Partly cover pot, lower heat to medium low, and simmer for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until chickpeas are softened. Add more water if needed (this should be like a stew).
  • Add chard leaves, apricots and preserved lemon to pot and continue simmering until chard is tender, about 5 minutes longer. Season with more salt if desired, and serve garnished with cilantro and reserved fennel fronds.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 337, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 50 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 515 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams, TransFat 0 grams

MOROCCAN CHICKPEA STEW



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This recipe came to be as a way to use the kale that was flourishing in my garden. It could also incorporate all kinds of other vegetables - whatever is in your fridge that needs to be used. Serve over couscous.

Provided by Mari

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 teaspoon garam masala
½ teaspoon curry powder
1 pinch salt
3 potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup tomato sauce
1 cup golden raisins
water, or enough to cover
1 (14.5 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 bunch kale, ribs removed, chopped
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat; cook the onion and garlic in the hot oil until the onions are translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir the cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, garam masala, curry powder, and salt into the onion and garlic; cook together until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the potatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and raisins to the pot. Pour enough water over the mixture to cover; bring to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are soft, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Add the chickpeas and kale to the pot; simmer until the kale wilts, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle the cilantro over the stew and immediately remove the pot from the heat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 476.1 calories, Carbohydrate 96.1 g, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 13.6 g, Protein 15.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 1263.3 mg, Sugar 27.3 g

MOROCCAN-INSPIRED VEGETABLE AND CHICKPEA STEW



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"Fragrant spices and dried fruits lend a Moroccan flavor" to this slow cooker stew. Serve over couscous alongside a small bowl of harissa sauce if you like spicy dishes. I love my slow cooker and this recipe really sounds delicous. This recipe is from my Fresh From the Slow Cooker Vegetarian Recipe cookbook.

Provided by DailyInspiration

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 6h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 shallots, chopped
1 large carrot, chopped
1 small yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped (or a red bell pepper)
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled and minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
8 ounces green beans, ends trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained and chopped
1 1/2 cups vegetable stock
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup mixed dried fruit (apricots, apple slices, prunes, raisens, etc)
1/4 cup green olives, drained, halved and pitted
1 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves, minced

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the shallots, carrot, bell pepper and garlic. Cover, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the ginger, cinnamon, cumin, paprika, and turmeric and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds to bring out the flavors.
  • Transfer the mixture to a 4-6 quart slow cooker. Add the green beans, chickpeas, tomatoes, stock, and lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours.
  • About 20 minutes before serving, add the peas and dried fruit.
  • When ready to serve, stir in the olives and sprinkle with the parsley. Taste to adjust the seasonings and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.6, Fat 6.7, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 505.7, Carbohydrate 55.4, Fiber 11.3, Sugar 6.4, Protein 9.9

MOROCCAN CHICKPEA AND SPINACH STEW



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Make and share this Moroccan Chickpea and Spinach Stew recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Recipe Junkie

Categories     Stew

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas
1 teaspoon ground cumin
6 garlic cloves, peeled
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 slice white bread, crust removed
2 tablespoons paprika
1 pinch saffron (optional)
2 tablespoons vinegar (sherry or red wine)
1/2 lb spinach, washed
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Place chickpeas and cumin in large saucepan.
  • Add enough water to barely cover chickpeas. Set aside.
  • Saute garlic in olive oil in small pan over medium to low heat.
  • Remove garlic when browned, about 3 minutes.
  • Set aside.
  • Toast bread until golden in same pan about one minute per side.
  • Remove bread and turn off heat.
  • Add paprika and saffron, followed immediately by vinegar to keep paprika from burning.
  • Pound garlic and browned bread in a mortar or glass bowl to make a thick paste.
  • Bring chickpeas to a low boil, then add spinach, and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add paprika-saffron mixture and garlic bread paste to create a thick stew.
  • Simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.1, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 2.3, Sodium 726.5, Carbohydrate 57, Fiber 12.2, Sugar 0.9, Protein 13.5

Tips for an Exquisite Moroccan Chickpea Casserole:

  • Opt for Dried Chickpeas: For the most authentic flavor and texture, use dried chickpeas rather than canned ones. Remember to soak them overnight or for at least 8 hours before cooking.
  • Enhance the Aromatics: Don't skip the initial step of sautéing the onions, garlic, and spices in olive oil. This aromatic base is crucial for building depth of flavor in the casserole.
  • Use a Variety of Spices: The beauty of Moroccan cuisine lies in its vibrant spice blends. Don't shy away from using a generous amount of cumin, paprika, turmeric, and ginger. Feel free to adjust the quantities based on your personal preference.
  • Add Vegetables for Color and Nutrition: Incorporate a mix of vegetables like carrots, zucchini, and tomatoes to add color, texture, and nutritional value to the casserole. You can also experiment with other vegetables that you enjoy.
  • Simmer for Rich Flavors: Allow the casserole to simmer for at least 30 minutes, or until the chickpeas are tender and the flavors have melded together. This slow-cooking process allows the spices to fully infuse into the dish.
  • Serve with Accompaniments: Traditionally, Moroccan chickpea casserole is served with fluffy couscous or crusty bread. You can also offer a side of yogurt for a cooling contrast to the warm and flavorful casserole.

Conclusion: A Culinary Journey to Morocco

Embarking on a culinary journey to Morocco through this tantalizing chickpea casserole is an experience that will leave your taste buds enchanted. The harmonious blend of spices, the tender chickpeas, and the vibrant vegetables come together to create a dish that is both comforting and exotic. Whether you serve it as a main course or a side dish, this Moroccan chickpea casserole is sure to impress and transport you to the vibrant streets of Marrakech. So, don't hesitate to gather your ingredients and embark on this delightful culinary adventure!

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