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Moroccan Chickpea & Date Stew

Name: Moroccan Chickpea & Date Stew
Prep time: 20

(23 votes, average: 3.91 out of 5)

20 min prep

4 servings

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14 ingredients

The word ‘Moroccan’ on a recipe always conjures up the subtle aroma of cumin with the sweetness of dates and prunes and a little kick of spiciness. This easy, tasty, Moroccan Chickpea & Date...

1 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
1 (14 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 onion, quartered and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon ginger, freshly ground
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, or to taste
7 ounces canned chopped tomato
1 cup broth or water
4 dates, pitted and chopped
2 cups packed baby spinach
¼ cup chopped roasted almonds
2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or mint, chopped

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

322 cals

Fat

12 g

Saturated Fat

1 g

Polyunsaturated Fat

3 g

Monounsaturated Fat

7 g

Carbohydrates

48 g

Sugar

23 g

Fiber

11 g

Protein

10 g

Sodium

361 mg

Directions

Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a deep wide skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chickpeas and cook, stirring occasionally until evenly browned, about 7 minutes. Remove the chickpeas with a slotted spoon. Set aside.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pan. Add the onions and cook until tender and beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the ground ginger, cumin, turmeric, and cayenne. Stir well for 1 minute. Add the chopped tomato, and cook until they turn orangey red, about 8 minutes.
Add in the dates, chickpeas, and broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 20 minutes.
Stir in the spinach and cook for another 3 minutes. Serve in bowls over Basic Couscous, top with chopped almonds, parsley, and cilantro.

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