Moroccan Chickpea Stew

This recipe came to be as a way to use the kale that was flourishing in my garden. It could also incorporate all kinds of other vegetables - whatever is in your fridge that needs to be used. Serve over couscous.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 476 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup golden raisins
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• ½ teaspoon curry powder
• ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 bunch kale, ribs removed, chopped
• 3 potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• water, or enough to cover
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat; cook the onion and garlic in the hot oil until the onions are translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir the cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, garam masala, curry powder, and salt into the onion and garlic; cook together until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the potatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and raisins to the pot. Pour enough water over the mixture to cover; bring to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are soft, 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 2

Add the chickpeas and kale to the pot; simmer until the kale wilts, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle the cilantro over the stew and immediately remove the pot from the heat.