Description
This Moroccan Pumpkin Chickpea Stew is hearty, vibrant, and bursting with warm spices. It’s a one-pot comfort meal made with pumpkin, chickpeas, and aromatic Moroccan seasonings — perfect for cozy fall dinners or healthy meal prep!
Ingredients
Scale
- 🌰 Base Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 🍅 Vegetables & Legumes
- 3 cups pumpkin (or butternut squash), peeled & cubed
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained & rinsed
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 🧄 Moroccan Spice Blend
- 1½ tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp coriander
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 🌿 Finishing Touches
- 2 cups baby spinach or kale
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Step 1 – Sauté the Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft and translucent (about 5 minutes). Stir in garlic and ginger; cook another minute until fragrant.
- Step 2 – Add the Spices: Stir in cumin, coriander, cinnamon, paprika, turmeric, and cayenne. Toast the spices briefly to release their oils — this deepens the flavor base.
- Step 3 – Add Vegetables and Chickpeas: Add pumpkin, carrots, bell pepper, and chickpeas. Stir well to coat everything in the spice mix.
- Step 4 – Simmer: Pour in diced tomatoes and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pumpkin is tender and the stew thickens.
- Step 5 – Finish and Serve: Stir in spinach or kale and lemon juice. Simmer 2–3 minutes until greens wilt. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
Serve with warm couscous, rice, or crusty bread. For extra creaminess, add a swirl of coconut milk before serving. This stew keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days and freezes beautifully!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg