Moroccan Chickpeas with Carrot and Dates
Embark on a flavor-filled journey with Moroccan Chickpeas with Carrot and Dates, a vibrant plant-based dish that’s both hearty and comforting. This recipe combines the earthiness of chickpeas and sweet, tender carrots with the warm, aromatic spices of cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and paprika. Sweet, chewy dates add a touch of natural sweetness, perfectly balanced by a splash of bright lemon juice. Simmered in crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth, this one-pot wonder is ready in just 45 minutes and makes for a healthy weeknight dinner or meal-prep favorite. Serve it over fluffy couscous, rice, or with warm flatbread to soak up every drop of the rich, savory sauce. Garnished with fresh cilantro, this Moroccan-inspired dish is a fragrant and flavorful delight for vegan and vegetarian diets!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into rounds
- 2 cups canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 8 pieces pitted dates, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes, or until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground cinnamon, and paprika. Cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant.
Add the sliced carrots and sauté for 2-3 minutes to slightly soften them.
Stir in the canned chickpeas, crushed tomatoes, and vegetable broth. Mix well to combine.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, cover, and let cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the chopped dates, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir to incorporate and let the dish simmer uncovered for an additional 5 minutes, or until the carrots are tender and the sauce has thickened slightly.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, if using, and serve warm with couscous, rice, or flatbread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
271 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.1 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.3 g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 819 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.9 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.7 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.1 g | ||
| Protein | 7.4 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 91 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 802 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
