{"id":64197,"date":"2020-11-05T19:00:06","date_gmt":"2020-11-05T18:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/?p=64197"},"modified":"2020-11-05T17:25:37","modified_gmt":"2020-11-05T16:25:37","slug":"moroccan-chickpea-stew","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/en\/moroccan-chickpea-stew\/","title":{"rendered":"Moroccan Chickpea Stew with Lentils and Pumpkin"},"content":{"rendered":"

This warmly spiced Moroccan chickpea stew is just the kind of thing to celebrate sweater weather and all things pumpkin. Yeees, pumpkin season is in full swing! So here it is maybe the season\u2019s last of pumpkin recipes before moving on to Brussels sprouts, cabbage and kale (lest us not forget Christmas baking!).<\/p>\n

Inspired by Classic Moroccan Harira<\/h2>\n

Harira is a classic Moroccan comfort food soup made of tomatoes, lentils, chickpeas, herbs and spices. Some are spiced with cinnamon, others with turmeric or harissa, and even others are made even heartier with the addition of lamb, rice or even pasta. However, the one thing they all have in common are a tomato base and protein-rich chickpeas and lentils, finished off with fresh lemon juice. Mine is a little less traditional, as I have gone for smoked paprika and cayenne pepper along with fresh ginger, cumin and coriander. But this is a truly adaptable soup, so rules do not apply.<\/p>\n

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What I love about this Moroccan Chickpea Stew<\/h2>\n

Well, first of its perfect for fall. Warming, comforting, delicious. And it\u2019s packed with loads of goodness (all those veggies!) and plant-based protein \u2014 chickpeas and lentils. It\u2019s also vegan and gluten-free, meaning it\u2019s a soup that will fit into anyone\u2019s diet. Uncomplicated!<\/p>\n

It\u2019s also adaptable. I love Hokkaido pumpkin as it too is uncomplicated. No peeling needed, just scoop out the seeds and away you go! Though butternut squash or even sweet potato would be a good sub-in. Go ahead even add a carrot. And how about the spinach? Try kale instead.<\/p>\n

Feel free to play around with the spices. Add a pinch of cinnamon, or switch out smoked paprika and cayenne for a little harissa spice. If you go for spicy, definitely add a little cinnamon, it adds the perfect hint of sweetness. Taste as you go, and make it your own.<\/p>\n

How to serve this Moroccan stew<\/h2>\n

For a lighter meal, serve it on it\u2019s own, or try a little serving it with some crusty bread or even flatbread like naan. It\u2019s a great way to savour this recipe even more by dipping the bread in the stew. Or stretch things out a little more by serving it over a serving of couscous.<\/p>\n

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\nLooking for more vegetarian and vegan) stew recipes?<\/h2>\n

Try one of these delicious recipes:<\/p>\n