Moroccan Chickpea Stew with Cauliflower Rice

AuthorRyley MayerCategoryDifficultyBeginner

Perfect warm cozy recipe for autumn! This stew combines Moroccan spices with chickpeas all served over fluffy cauliflower rice. This is my go to meal when I'm in a rush, or have little time to go to the grocery store. This meal is composed of kitchen staples, and it is so flavorful, healthy, and quick you just need to give it a try! This recipe is also Vegetarian and Vegan friendly.

Based on this recipe: https://cansgetyoucooking.com/recipe/moroccan-style-chickpea-stew-with-cauliflower-rice/

Yields1 Serving
Prep Time20 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time50 mins
 4 tbsp Olive Oil
 1 Medium Yellow Onion, diced
 8 oz Carrots, chopped
 23 Cloves of Garlic
 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger, grated
 1 tsp Coriander, ground
 ½ tsp Cumin
 ½ tsp Cyenne Pepper
 ½ tsp Dried Ginger, ground
 1 tsp Cinnamon, ground
 2 16 oz. Cans of Fire Roasted Tomatoes
 1 15 oz. Can of Chickpeas, drained and rinsed
 ½ cup Raisins
 Salt
 Pepper
 Fresh Cilantro
1

Prepare the stew: In a large sided skillet or Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 8 minutes. Add garlic and then fresh ginger, cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add coriander, cumin, ginger, cayenne and cinnamon to pan. Cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, chickpeas, carrots and raisins and bring to a simmer. Cook until mixture has reduced slightly, about 25 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

2

Prepare the cauliflower rice: Remove leaves from cauliflower, and cut into florets, avoiding the core/stem. Add florets to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until cau-liflower is finely chopped and it resembles rice.

In a large skillet, heat remaining olive oil over medium-high heat. Add cauliflower and cook until warmed through, about 6 minutes. Season to taste with salt.

3

Assemble: Serve stew over cauliflower rice, garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.

Ingredients

 4 tbsp Olive Oil
 1 Medium Yellow Onion, diced
 8 oz Carrots, chopped
 23 Cloves of Garlic
 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger, grated
 1 tsp Coriander, ground
 ½ tsp Cumin
 ½ tsp Cyenne Pepper
 ½ tsp Dried Ginger, ground
 1 tsp Cinnamon, ground
 2 16 oz. Cans of Fire Roasted Tomatoes
 1 15 oz. Can of Chickpeas, drained and rinsed
 ½ cup Raisins
 Salt
 Pepper
 Fresh Cilantro

Directions

1

Prepare the stew: In a large sided skillet or Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 8 minutes. Add garlic and then fresh ginger, cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add coriander, cumin, ginger, cayenne and cinnamon to pan. Cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, chickpeas, carrots and raisins and bring to a simmer. Cook until mixture has reduced slightly, about 25 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

2

Prepare the cauliflower rice: Remove leaves from cauliflower, and cut into florets, avoiding the core/stem. Add florets to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until cau-liflower is finely chopped and it resembles rice.

In a large skillet, heat remaining olive oil over medium-high heat. Add cauliflower and cook until warmed through, about 6 minutes. Season to taste with salt.

3

Assemble: Serve stew over cauliflower rice, garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.

Moroccan Chickpea Stew with Cauliflower Rice
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