Moroccan Instant Pot Chickpea Stew

Author: Anvita

Moroccan chickpea stew recipe - a warm, comforting stew you’ll love. It offers the perfect blend of carefully chosen and proportioned spices to create a delectable vegan recipe that will cozy up even the coldest winter night. This hearty recipe comes together in less than 20 minutes so you can enjoy it anytime- even on the busiest of weekdays.

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 6

Additional Time: 4

Total Time: 20

Servings:

4 servings

Calories:

251kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For Stew

olive oil 1 tbsp
garlic cloves 5 minced
bay leaf 1
large onion 1 diced
carrot 1 sliced
chickpeas 2 cups cooked
marinara sauce or tomato sauce 1 cup
water or vegetable broth 1 cup
cilantro to garnish
salt to taste
sugar ½ teaspoon (optional)
tahini 1 tbsp
ras-el-hanout spice mix 1 tbsp

Ras-El-Hanout Spice Mix

cumin ground 1 tsp
ginger ground 1 tsp
nutmeg ground ½ tsp
freshly ground black pepper ¾ tsp
cinnamon ground ½ tsp
coriander seeds ground ½ tsp
cayenne ½ tsp
cloves ground ¼ tsp
salt 1 tsp

Pair it with Naan (optional)

Instructions

How to make Chickpea Stew in Instant Pot

Here’s what you need to do to make the stew in the Instant Pot.
First, start by making the ras-el-hanout. While the spice blend is not easily available in all stores, making it at home is super easy.
To make it, just add the spices to a small bowl and whisk them together with a fork or a small whisk.
Once the spices are ready, turn on the Saute function on your Instant pot. Then, heat the olive oil in the inner pot.
Once the oil is hot, add the onion and garlic. Then sauté for a minute or until they become fragrant.
Next add the carrots, chickpeas, tomato sauce, spice mix, tahini, and water/vegetable broth. Once they are all added, give the mixture a stir.
Finally, close the lid, seal the vent, and pressure cook for 6 minutes. Then do a natural pressure release.
Once pressure is released, serve the stew warm and garnish with cilantro.

Chickpea Stew on stove top

Making the stew on the stove top is very easy too.
Start by whisking together the spices in a small bowl. When they are combined, set them aside.
Then, in a large pot or stockpot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once it is hot, add the onions and garlic and saute for about 1 minute or until fragrant.
Next, add the carrots and allow them to cook for about 6 minutes.
When the carrots have cooked for a few minutes, add the remaining ingredients including chickpeas, tomato sauce, spice mix, tahini, and water/vegetable broth. Give the stew a stir and then cover.
Once it is covered, allow it to simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes or until the carrots are soft. When the soup is ready, serve with a garnish of cilantro, naan, rice, or bread.

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