MOROCCAN CHICKPEA & VEGETABLE STEW

This is a recipe that I found on Poppytalk by Jeannette at Everybody Likes Sandwiches. We tried it a few weeks ago and realized what a great twist it is on vegetable soup. If the winter has you bored with your old standby vegetable soup, you have got to try this one. By the way, this recipe is copied straight from Jeanette, there were no alterations needed. It was already perfection.

Ingredients:

1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 large carrot, diced
1/2 lb green beans, trimmed & chopped
1 tbsp cumin
1 tbsp corriander
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
salt & pepper
1 large can of diced tomatoes
1 can of chickpeas, drained & rinsed
2 handfuls of raisins
juice of 1/2 lemon

Directions:

1. In a large heavy pot, heat a small amount of olive oil over medium-high heat and add the diced onion, and carrots. Saute for a few minutes and then add in the green beans. Stir in the spices and let them get fragrant.

2. Pour in the can of tomatoes and the can of chickpeas, turning down the heat to a simmer. After 10 minutes, stir in the raisins and simmer on low heat for 25 minutes.

3. A few minutes before serving, squeeze half a lemon into the stew for a bit of tang and mix well. Serve over couscous, rice or eat with crusty bread.

Notes: I did not add the raisins because I hate raisins, but I'm sure they're lovely in this stew.

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