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Pressure Cooker Moroccan Chickpea Stew

A warming, fragrant stew of chickpeas, tomatoes, spinach, and sweet potatoes seasoned with ras el hanout, cumin, and cinnamon, simmered quickly in the pressure cooker.

45 minEasyServes 4290 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 2 cans chickpeas (15 oz), drained and rinsed
  • 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
  • 4 cups baby spinach
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (canned)
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tsp ras el hanout spice blend
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Set the pressure cooker to Saute on medium. Add 2 tbsp olive oil and heat until shimmering. Cook 1 diced yellow onion for 4 to 5 minutes until softened. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook 1 minute more.

  2. 2

    Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste, 2 tsp ras el hanout spice blend, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add 2 cans drained and rinsed chickpeas (15 oz), 1 large peeled and diced sweet potato, 1 can diced tomatoes (canned), 2 cups vegetable broth, and 1 tsp kosher salt. Stir to combine.

  4. 4

    Secure the lid and set the valve to sealing. Cook on high pressure for 8 minutes. Quick-release the pressure.

  5. 5

    Open the lid and stir in 4 cups baby spinach. Let the residual heat wilt the spinach for about 2 minutes, stirring once.

  6. 6

    Stir in 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or spices.

  7. 7

    Ladle into bowls and top with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro. Serve with warm flatbread or couscous.

Questions

How long does Pressure Cooker Moroccan Chickpea Stew keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Pressure Cooker Moroccan Chickpea Stew?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Never fill a pressure cooker past its max line; the cook time itself does not change when you double.

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