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Leblebi Moroccan Chickpea Stew

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🍲 Experience the comforting warmth of Lablabi, a flavorful Tunisian chickpea stew with aromatic spices and crispy rustic bread.
πŸ₯– This hearty dish is rich in protein and fiber, making it a nourishing and satisfying meal perfect for any time of year.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

2 cans (15 ounces each) of chickpeas

1/2 loaf of rustic bread

Extra virgin olive oil for sautΓ©ing and drizzling

1 small yellow onion, finely chopped

3 to 4 large garlic cloves, minced

Kosher salt to taste

1 teaspoon cumin

1/2 teaspoon coriander

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1 tablespoon harissa paste plus extra for serving

Juice of 1 lemon plus 1 lemon sliced for garnish

1/2 cup roughly chopped parsley plus more for garnish

2 green onions, trimmed and chopped

Instructions

1-First, place the canned chickpeas with their liquid in a saucepan, cover with water by about 1 inch, bring to a boil, and then simmer for approximately 30 minutes until tender.

2-Next, tear the bread into bite-sized pieces, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, and broil until golden brown for a crispy base.

3-In a skillet, sautΓ© the finely chopped yellow onion, minced garlic cloves, and spices 1 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon coriander, and 1/2 teaspoon paprika in olive oil until translucent and fragrant, which takes about 5 minutes.

4-Combine the sautΓ©ed mixture with the cooked chickpeas, then stir in 1 tablespoon harissa paste, kosher salt to taste, juice of 1 lemon, 1/2 cup roughly chopped parsley, and additional olive oil.

5-Adjust seasoning as needed, and let the flavors meld for a few minutes over low heat.

6-Finally, serve by placing the toasted bread in bowls, ladling the chickpea stew on top, and garnishing with more harissa paste, parsley, the 2 green onions, and lemon slices.

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Notes

🌢️ Adjust the amount of harissa paste to control the spice level to your preference.
🍳 Add poached eggs on top for extra richness and protein.
πŸ₯• Enhance nutrition by adding vegetables like carrots, zucchini, spinach, or kale during the sautΓ© step.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Simmering time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Simmering and broiling
  • Cuisine: Tunisian
  • Diet: Vegan, Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 196 kcal
  • Sugar: 5.9 g
  • Sodium: 400 mg
  • Fat: 1.9 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 40 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 7.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg