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This delightful and flavor-packed Chickpea Harissa Stew is the perfect vegetarian option for those evenings when you crave something warming and nourishing. Made with a hearty mix of garbanzo beans, tomatoes, harissa sauce, and spices, this stew is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. You'll savor each bite as the rich and complex flavors dance on your palate.

Now, let's talk about the star of the show - the aromatic harissa sauce. This fiery ingredient adds a delightful kick and a hint of smokiness, elevating the stew to a whole new level of deliciousness. The bold flavors of the harissa meld with the tender chickpeas, creating a harmonious marriage of taste and texture that will leave your taste buds singing with joy.

But wait! There’s one more surprise in store for you. To balance out the heat and intensify the flavor profile, we top this stew with a generous dollop of tangy and refreshing herbed Greek yogurt. This isn't just any ordinary yogurt, though. We take it a step further by infusing it with a medley of fresh herbs like dill, garlic, and lemon zest. The result is a silky-smooth and luscious yogurt that not only cools down the spiciness of the stew but also adds an explosion of freshness to every spoonful.

The combination of the warm and robust Chickpea Harissa Stew with the cool and creamy Herbed Greek Yogurt is simply divine. Each bite is a harmonious balance of flavors, textures, and temperatures, creating a truly satisfying meal that will warm both your body and soul.

Chickpea Stew & Herbed Greek Yogurt

Yield: 6

Author: The Skinny Fork (Amanda Plott)

Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 10 MinTotal time: 15 Min

A meatless dinner that's packed with flavor and spices. Tomatoes cooked down and simmered with chickpeas and plenty of spices then topped with a cool and creamy herbed yogurt.

Ingredients

Herbed Greek Yogurt

1 C. Plain Fat Free Greek Yogurt
15 G. Fresh Dill, Finely Chopped
3 Tsp. Capers, Drained
2 Cloves Garlic, Minced
1 Lemon, Zested

Chickpea Stew

2 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Pint Cherry Tomatoes
2 Garlic Cloves, Finely Minced
2 (14.5 Oz.) Cans Chickpeas, Drained
1/2 C. Low Sodium Chicken or Veggie Stock
3 Tbsp. Harissa Sauce

Instructions

Place the 1 C. Plain Fat Free Greek Yogurt, 15 G. Fresh Dill, 3 Tsp. Capers, 2 Cloves Garlic, and zest of one lemon into a small bowl together and stir to combine. Cover and set in the fridge to chill.
Heat 2 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil in a medium pot over medium high heat.
Add in the 1 Pint Cherry Tomatoes and cook for about 5 minutes or until softened, blistered and maybe even slightly charred.
Lower the heat to medium and add in the 2 Garlic Cloves. Cook for another couple of minutes or until the garlic is fragrant.
Add in the 2 Cans Chickpeas, 1/2 C. Low Sodium Chicken or Veggie Stock, and 3 Tbsp. Harissa Sauce. Simmer for a few minutes.
Divide evenly among bowls and top each with some of the herbed greek yogurt.

Recommended Products:

IOS Organic Non-Pareil Capers in Sea Salt

Goya Foods Chick Peas

Mina Harissa Hot Sauce

Nutrition Facts

Calories

307.19

Fat (grams)

8.53 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

1.06 g

Carbs (grams)

42.98 g

Fiber (grams)

11.2 g

Net carbs

31.75 g

Sugar (grams)

9.19 g

Protein (grams)

16.46 g

Sodium (milligrams)

230.77 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

1.67 mg

Nutritional Claims: Balanced • High Fiber • Egg Free • Peanut Free • Tree Nut Free • Soy Free • Shellfish Free • Pork Free • Red Meat Free • Crustacean Free • Celery Free • Mustard Free • Sesame Free • Lupine Free • Mollusk Free • Alcohol Free