Moroccan-Inspired Chili

Moroccan Chickpea Chili

Total Time

36 Mins

 

Yield

4 servings (serving size: 1 1/2 cups) 

 

This recipe—packed with chickpeas, canned tomatoes, carrot, celery and onion—proves that you don't need meat for a satisfying and filling chili.

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 cup prechopped onion
• 3/4 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped carrot
• 1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons no-salt-added tomato paste
• 2 (15 1/2-ounce) cans chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Nutritional Information

• Calories 215
• Caloriesfromfat 23%
• Fat 5.5g
• Satfat 0.4g
• Monofat 2.9g
• Polyfat 1.9g
• Protein 7.7g
• Carbohydrate 36.3g
• Fiber 9.8g
• Cholesterol 0.0mg
• Iron 3.4mg
• Sodium 534mg
• Calcium 102mg

How to Make It

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, celery, carrot, and garlic to pan; sauté 5 minutes. Stir in cumin and next 7 ingredients (through red pepper); cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add 1 1/2 cups water, tomato paste, chickpeas, and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes. Stir in cilantro and juice.