Description
Hearty chickpea, tomato, and harissa stew simmers with North African spices, offering a comforting one-pot meal that warms from within. Creamy herby yogurt adds a cool, tangy contrast, inviting you to savor each spoonful of this soulful culinary journey.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 jar Queen Chickpeas with their bean stock
- 250 grams (8.8 ounces) cherry or baby plum tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons harissa paste
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 2 garlic cloves, finely sliced
Cooking Oils:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a scorching non-stick skillet, drizzle olive oil and elevate heat to high. Toss cherry tomatoes into the pan, allowing them to roast and blister for 5-6 minutes, occasionally stirring until they develop a slightly charred exterior and become tender.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and introduce sliced garlic, sautéing until aromatic, approximately 1-2 minutes. Incorporate chickpeas with their reserved liquid, allowing the mixture to simmer and condense by half, roughly 3-4 minutes.
- Remove skillet from heat and vigorously stir in harissa paste, permitting the stew to gently bubble for an additional 2-3 minutes. Taste and calibrate seasoning with salt as needed.
- Meanwhile, prepare herby yogurt by combining grated garlic, lemon zest, chopped dill, capers, and Greek yogurt in a mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper to enhance flavor profile.
- Transfer the vibrant chickpea stew into warm serving dishes. Crown each portion with a lavish dollop of herby yogurt. Accompany the dish with freshly warmed flatbreads and fluffy couscous.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting harissa paste quantity for spice-sensitive diners or those who love intense flavors.
- Swap Greek yogurt with dairy-free alternatives like coconut or almond yogurt for vegan versions.
- Use canned chickpeas for quick preparation, but dried chickpeas offer deeper, nuttier flavor if time permits.
- Fresh herbs can be interchanged – try parsley or mint instead of dill for varied taste profiles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: North African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg