Moroccan Stew with Kale

Moroccan cuisine is one of my favorites and we’ve often used this theme as a basis for our holiday meals. I’ve actually enjoyed this cuisine so much that I put together a Plant-Based Moroccan Holiday Menu that features one of my other Moroccan recipes, Moroccan Chickpea Vegetable Tagine. So, if you’re wondering what to serve with Moroccan stew, this is a great place to start!

This stew / soup contains so many plant-strong veggies that all of your cells will say “thank-you” for feeding them such great nutrition! It has kale, a perfect leafy green packed full of nutrition. It’s a versatile plant that can even be used in smoothies like this Mint Chocolate Smoothie.

And, if you’re wanting to learn more about the benefits of greens, take a look at my article series Get Your Leafy Greens On, Part 1 and Part 2.

Other than kale, this vegan Moroccan stew recipe also has onion, tomatoes, carrots, white and sweet potatoes, garbanzo beans, healthy lentils, and some dried apricots. With a lovely variety of warm spices and vegetable broth, you’ve got a bowl of soup packed with protein and dietary fiber.

This Moroccan stew recipe makes a large amount, but it’s great to eat as an afternoon snack the next day or even for breakfast (which I did).

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One of my favorite things about soups and stews is how easy they are to prepare. With a stocked pantry you will usually have what you need to put together a delicious meal.

If you’re just starting out on a plant-based diet, knowing some pantry staples and tips is a great way to ensure you stick to your diet plan. You will find this vegetarian Moroccan stew recipe a perfect addition to a plant-based weekly meal plan.

I have some tips and resources that can help you do just that! Read my articles:

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4.70 from 10 votes

Moroccan Stew with Kale

This hearty vegan stew is packed full of chickpeas, lentils and kale with a touch of sweetness from dried apricots. Nutrient-dense and full of flavor!

Prep Time30 minutes mins

Cook Time30 minutes mins

Total Time1 hour hr

Servings: 6 People

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Equipment

• Measuring Cups and Spoons
• Vegetable Peeler
• Cutting board
• Knife
• Mesh Strainer
• Stainless Steel Pot Set
• Ladle

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup low-sodium vegetable broth or water for sauteing
• 2 tsp Ceylon cinnamon*
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp ground cloves
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
• 1/2 tsp curry powder
• 1 tsp salt optional
• 1 large sweet onion chopped
• 2 cups rough chopped kale
• 4 cups (1, 32-oz box) low-sodium vegetable broth or more, (or 4 cups homemade)
• 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes undrained
• 4 large carrots chopped
• 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and chopped
• 3 large potatoes peeled and chopped I used yukon golds
• 1 (15-oz.) can garbanzo beans drained
• 1/2 cup dried apricots chopped
• 1 cup dried lentils rinsed
• salt and black pepper to taste

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Instructions

• Cook onion in a large pot on medium high heat in ¼ cup of water or vegetable broth until soft and just beginning to brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in the spices and cook until they are fragrant.
• Pour the vegetable broth into the pot. Add more if you want it to be more soup-like.
• Stir in the tomatoes, carrots, sweet potatoes, potatoes, garbanzo beans, apricots, and lentils. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low.
• Stir in the shredded kale and simmer stew for 30 minutes until the vegetables and lentils are cooked and tender.
• Season with salt and black pepper.
• Simmer until stew has thickened, about 5 minutes.

Notes

*I recommend using Ceylon cinnamon, which has a sweeter, more delicate flavor, because the most common cinnamon, cassia, contains coumarin, a naturally occurring compound that may be toxic to the liver at doses of 1 teaspoon per day for adults and 1/4 teaspoon for children a few times a week. See reference from nutritionfacts.org.

salt not included in label

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Moroccan Stew with Kale

Amount per Serving

Calories

436

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

1.5

g

2

%

Saturated Fat

 

0.2

g

1

%

Cholesterol

 

0

mg

0

%

Sodium

 

186.5

mg

8

%

Carbohydrates

 

91.6

g

31

%

Fiber

 

14.2

g

59

%

Sugar

 

18

g

20

%

Protein

 

17.7

g

35

%

Vitamin A

 

2550

IU

51

%

Vitamin C

 

45.4

mg

55

%

Calcium

 

160

mg

16

%

Iron

 

6.1

mg

34

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

The nutrition information is a rough estimate. Values will vary based on variables like specific brand or type of product used. To obtain the most accurate representation, it’s recommended that you calculate your own with the actual amount and type of ingredient used.

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