Moroccan Chickpea Stew with Chicken & Lentils
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- Number of Servings: 10
Ingredients
1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed3 tablespoons olive oil1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2 inch pieces3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1 cup diced onions1/2 cup diced celery2 teaspoons ground ginger1 teaspoon turmeric1 teaspoon ground black pepper1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 can diced tomatoes and their juices1 1/2 quarts rich chicken stock1/4 pound dried green lentils1/2 cup long grain rice1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves2 teaspoons fresh lemon juiceCilantro sprigs, for garnishing
Heat olive oil in a medium stock pot or dutch oven over medium high heat. Season the chicken pieces with 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Add the chicken in batches and cook until well browned. remove chicken from the pot and set aside. Add the onions and celery and cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Add ginger, turmeric, pepper, cinnamon and nutmeg and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Return chicken to the pan and add the tomatoes and their juices, stirring well. Stir in the chicken stock, lentils and chickpeas and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low, cover and cook at a gentle simmer for 1 hour.
Add the rice and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt and return the soup to a simmer. Cook covered for 30 minutes. Remove the lid, add the cilantro, parley and lemon juice and cook, uncovered for 5 minutes.
Ladle into warmed soup bowls and garish with fresh cilantro sprigs.
Number of Servings: 10
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user HOLLIHOCK6.
Add the rice and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt and return the soup to a simmer. Cook covered for 30 minutes. Remove the lid, add the cilantro, parley and lemon juice and cook, uncovered for 5 minutes.
Ladle into warmed soup bowls and garish with fresh cilantro sprigs.
Number of Servings: 10
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user HOLLIHOCK6.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 274.2
- Total Fat: 8.8 g
- Cholesterol: 50.1 mg
- Sodium: 638.4 mg
- Total Carbs: 29.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 6.1 g
- Protein: 19.5 g
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