Moroccan Vegetable Stew | Up the Dish

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are high in protein and cheaper than canned chickpeas.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Homemade stock can be healthier and more flavorful.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in diced carrots and bell pepper; cook for another 5 minutes.

Add chopped zucchini and cook for 3 minutes until slightly tender.

Mix in chickpeas, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth; stir to combine.

Season with cumin, coriander, cinnamon, paprika, salt, and black pepper; stir well.

Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cover; cook for 20-25 minutes.

Stir occasionally, adding more broth if necessary to prevent sticking.

Once vegetables are tender, remove from heat and stir in fresh cilantro.

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