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Ras el Hanout Chickpea and Spinach Stew

This warming one-pot stew delivers the depth and comfort of a long-simmered meal in a fraction of the time. Chickpeas and spinach braise in a richly spiced tomato base, creating layers of warmth and complexity.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Servings: 4

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot
  • 1 Small bowl

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp Olive oil
  • 3 Cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1-1/4 tsp Ras el hanout
  • 3 Tbsp Tomato paste
  • 8 oz Vegetable stock
  • 1 Tbsp Soy sauce
  • 45 oz Chickpeas, cooked and rinsed
  • 5 cups Spinach leaves, packed Stemmed and roughly torn if large
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, plain
  • Rice or couscous for serving

Instructions

  • Prepare the stew: Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium. Add the garlic and ras el hanout and stir until fragrant, about a minute. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly until the tomato paste darkens slightly in color, about 2 minutes.
    2 Tbsp Olive oil, 3 Cloves Garlic, minced, 1-1/4 tsp Ras el hanout, 3 Tbsp Tomato paste
  • Add the stock, soy sauce and ½ teaspoon salt and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and cook for 10 minutes, until the sauce slightly darkens in color and its flavors have melded.
    8 oz Vegetable stock, 1 Tbsp Soy sauce
  • Add the chickpeas and simmer until they are warm and soft, about 10 minutes.
    45 oz Chickpeas, cooked and rinsed
  • Add the spinach and stir until wilted and fully incorporated into the stew, about 3 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt if needed. If the stew starts getting too thick, feel free to add a few more spoonfuls of stock or water.
    5 cups Spinach leaves, packed
  • Serve the stew warm, with a dollop of Greek yogurt on the side, and a drizzle of olive oil (or harissa oil), if desired. Enjoy with crusty bread or over grains like couscous or rice.
    1/2 cup Greek yogurt, plain, Rice or couscous for serving