Tunisian Chickpea Stew
Ingredients
The stew
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3
tablespoons
olive oil
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1
medium
onion, diced
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3
large
carrots, peeled and cut into ½ inch thick half moons
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6
cloves
garlic, rough chopped
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1
tablespoon
fresh thyme or sage
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¾
teaspoon
salt
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½
teaspoon
pepper
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1
teaspoon
cumin
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1
teaspoon
coriander
-
1
teaspoon
smoked paprika
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1
teaspoon
turmeric
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1
teaspoon
fennel seeds
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2
tablespoons
tomato paste
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2
medium
tomatoes, diced
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1
cup
white wine
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4
cups
veggie broth or chicken stock
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4
cups
cooked chickpeas
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1
bunch
lacinato kale, chopped
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1
cup
carrot tops, optional, chopped
Quick Harissa Paste
-
¾
cup
olive oil
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1
teaspoon
vinegar
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2
tablespoons
cumin
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2
tablespoons
smoked paprika
-
1¾
teaspoons
cayenne or chipotle powder
-
1¾
teaspoons
salt
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12
cloves
garlic
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Sauté onion for 2-3 minutes until fragrant, then lower heat and add carrots, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper, sautéing for 6-7 minutes.
- Add spices and tomato paste, sauté until the paste darkens, about 2 minutes.
- Incorporate tomatoes and wine, bring to a boil and reduce by half, about 5 minutes.
- Add broth or stock, chickpeas, kale, and carrot tops, then simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Taste and adjust salt as needed, adding harissa paste to taste before serving.
- Serve in bowls, drizzled with olive oil or yogurt, and additional harissa if desired.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
6-8
Calories
196
Total fat
8g
Total carbohydrates
25.4g
Total protein
7.6g
Sodium
507.5mg
Cholesterol
0mg
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