Difficulty: Medium | Serves: 4
Bring the flavors of North Africa to your kitchen with this hearty Harissa-Spiced Chickpea Stew! 🌍✨ Packed with rich, smoky spices and culturally authentic ingredients, this dish is a celebration of tradition and bold flavors. It’s perfect for a comforting meal any time of the year.
Ingredients For Harissa-Spiced Chickpea Stew
☑2 tablespoons🥄 olive oil
☑1 medium onion, diced
☑3 garlic cloves, minced
☑1 tablespoon🥄 harissa paste (adjust for spice preference)
☑1 teaspoon🥄 ground cumin
☑1 teaspoon🥄 smoked paprika
☑1/2 teaspoon🥄 ground coriander
☑1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
☑1 can (14 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
☑1 cup vegetable broth
☑1/2 cup chopped fresh spinach (optional)
☑Salt and pepper, to taste
☑Fresh cilantro or parsley, for garnish
☑Serve with: crusty bread, couscous, or rice
Cooking Steps For Harissa-Spiced Chickpea Stew
- 🥧Sauté the Aromatics
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and garlic, cooking until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- 🥧Add the Spices and Harissa
Stir in the harissa paste, cumin, smoked paprika, and coriander. Cook for 1-2 minutes to release the flavors. - 🥧Simmer the Stew
Add the diced tomatoes, chickpeas, and vegetable broth. Stir well, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes. - 🥧Add Spinach (Optional)
If using spinach, stir it in during the last 5 minutes of cooking to wilt it slightly. - 🥧Season and Serve
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve the stew in bowls, garnished with fresh cilantro or parsley, and pair it with crusty bread, couscous, or rice.”Experience the bold and smoky flavors of North Africa! 🌶✨ This Harissa-Spiced Chickpea Stew is a delicious way to honor culturally authentic ingredients while enjoying a warm, hearty meal.”🌍 Craving More Extreme Culinary Adventures? If you’re fascinated by rare and ancient food traditions, explore our guide to Fugu Shirako – Japan’s Luxurious Delicacy You Need to Try! with Indigenous Roots for the Adventurous Food Lover.
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