Today’s meatless Friday recipe from Common Table Executive Chef Makeda Freeman Woods is Moroccan Chickpea Stew. We’ve tried it .. it’s yummy AND easy!
Moroccan Chickpea Stew
1 large onion finely chopped
2 T olive oil
1 T butter
2 cloves garlic
2 t ground cumin
1 cinnamon stick
1/2 t chili powder
4 cups vegetable broth
2 cups butternut squash
1 can chickpeas
1 can diced tomatoes
1 medium sweet potato
1 lemon, thinly slices
2 small zucchini, cubed
2 T minced fresh cilantro
In a Dutch oven, sauté onion in oil and butter until tender. Add the garlic, cumin, cinnamon stick, and chili powder; sauté 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.