Moroccan Chickpea Stew
This chickpea stew is full of flavour, filling (thanks to the plant protein) and features pumpkin which is a rich source of antioxidants for healthy skin, and in season too! Pop it in your slow cooker in the morning and that's dinner sorted!
INGREDIENTS
- 1 medium white onion chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 small butternut squash peeled and chopped into bite sized pieces
- 1 capsicum chopped
- 3/4 cup red lentils
- 425g can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 425g can crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper + more as needed
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- cooked quinoa
- rocket leaves
- coconut yogurt
METHOD
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Add all ingredients to a slow cooker. Stir together to combine, then cover and cook on high for 3 - 4 hours (or 6 - 7 hours on low).
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For a thicker stew, remove the cover with 1 hour left in cooking.
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Serve with quinoa, a handful of arugula and a dollop of yogurt.
