With an herby chermoula sauce at its base, this Moroccan-Style Chickpea & Chard Stew has an appealing, aromatic freshness. This stew is especially quick to make if you have cans of chickpeas on hand. As... for the Moroccan chermoula, try making a large batch and freezing the extra for future use — it’s great when tossed with steamed vegetables.
First make the chermoula: In a blender, add the oil, salt, garlic, paprika, black peppercorns, cumin, turmeric, and 2 tablespoons broth to moisten. Blend. Add the cilantro and parsley. Blend until a rough paste is formed. Add broth or water as necessary to loosen the paste. Set aside.
Begin the stew: Heat a pan over medium heat. Add the wet chard leaves into the hot pan, then cover and steam until they have wilted. Drain, coarsely chop, and set aside. Dice the chard stems and set aside.
Cover the chickpeas with water and gently rub them together to remove the skins. Discard the skins. Drain and set aside.
Heat the oil in a large skillet or saute pan over a medium-high heat. Add the onion, dried chili, red pepper, chopped chard stems, and thyme. Saute until the vegetables begin to soften. Stir in the reserved chermoula sauce, chickpeas, and ½ cup of broth. Cook until the onions are soft.
Add the tomatoes, steamed chard leaves, lemon zest, and ¼ cup of broth. Turn heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in remaining cilantro, and serve.
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