Baharat Chickpea Stew
Total Time: 00h 45m
Hands-on Time: 00h 15m
Makes: 4 servings
This Middle Eastern-inspired Baharat Chickpea Stew makes such a filling, warming, comforting dinner or lunch. It’s packed with veggies, protein and full of flavor from baharat spice.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup dry couscous or quinoa
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Simply Organic® Baharat Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Simply Organic® Paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon Simply Organic® Crushed Red Pepper
- 1 medium sweet potato, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 2 medium carrots, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 1 can (14 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14 ounces} chopped tomatoes
- 1 can (14 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt, or to taste
- Fresh mint, chopped, for serving
Directions
- Prepare couscous or quinoa according to directions on package. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat avocado oil over medium high heat. Add onion and sauté for 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add tomato paste, Baharat Seasoning, paprika and red pepper flakes, stirring until a paste forms.
- Add sweet potato, carrots, chickpeas, tomatoes, tomato sauce and maple syrup.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for about 25 to 30 minutes, until potatoes are fork-tender. Add salt to taste. Adjust seasonings and add more red pepper flakes for a little extra heat, if desired.
- Serve over couscous or quinoa. Garnish with chopped mint.
