Moroccan inspired Chickpea Stew Recipe | EASY ONE POT MEAL IDEA!

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Using homemade broth can reduce sodium and enhance flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: green onions

Green onions can provide a similar fresh flavor at a lower cost.

Dice 3 red onions and finely chop 4 cloves of garlic.

Cube 1 large sweet potato.

In a stockpot over medium heat, add 3 tablespoons of olive oil, then add the diced onions and chopped garlic; sauté until softened.

Add 2 teaspoons of cumin seeds, 1 teaspoon of chili powder, 1 tablespoon of sweet paprika, and 1 tablespoon of cinnamon; stir to combine.

Add the cubed sweet potato and stir again.

Add 2 cans of chickpeas and 1 can of crushed San Marzano tomatoes; crush the tomatoes to release their juices.

Pour in 4 cups of water and add 3 teaspoons of pink salt.

Turn up the heat and bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

Chop 2 bunches of collard greens and roll them up like a burrito; add them to the soup and stir.

Optional: add 1/4 cup of sweet dried raisins.

Transfer 3 cups of the soup to a blender and blend on medium-high until smooth, then return it to the pot and stir.

Garnish with parsley before serving.

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