Description
Bursting with comforting flavors and packed with hearty, nutritious veggies, this Harissa Vegetable Stew is sure to tantalize your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 1 medium yellow onion, fine dice
- 1 red bell pepper, small dice
- 1 carrot, grated *
- 2 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 Tablespoon minced ginger
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth *
- 2 cups water
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 Tablespoon reduced-sodium tamari *
- 1 – [ 14 oz. can ] petite diced tomatoes
- 1 – [ 15 oz. can ] chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 3 cups red-skinned potatoes, unpeeled, 5/8-inch cubes *
- 4 to 8 dried apricots, quartered (or ¼ cup golden raisins)
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda *
Spice/Herb Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 Tablespoon dried minced onions
- 2 – 3 teaspoons harissa seasoning *
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Pinch cinnamon (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt (+/-) *
Other Ingredients:
- 1 Tablespoon tahini *
- 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup (+/-) *
- 2 cups chopped baby kale (or baby spinach)
Optional Toppings:
- Hummus
- Fresh chopped cilantro
- Plant Yogurt
Serving Ideas:
- Flatbread
- Couscous (quinoa or rice)
Instructions
- Place the Spice/Herb Ingredients in a small bowl, mix well, set aside.
- In a large skillet or pot, add the diced onions, carrots, and red bell peppers, sauté over medium-high heat until the veggies begin to soften, approximately 7 to 9 minutes, stirring periodically to prevent burning. Add a tablespoon or so of water if they start to stick and/or to prevent burning.
- Add the minced garlic and minced ginger sauté for 30 seconds, then add all the remaining Base Ingredients (except the baking soda) and Spice/Herb Mix, stir well to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower to a low-boiling simmer, stir in the baking soda to combine. Simmer for 30 to 45 minutes or until the potatoes are perfectly tender, stirring occasionally.
- Once the potatoes are tender, add the tahini and maple syrup, stirring to thicken the stew, then add the chopped baby kale. Simmer for several minutes.
- Remove the stew from the stove and allow to sit for 5 minutes for the flavors to marry. Serve over couscous (or quinoa) with some freshly chopped cilantro and a dollop of hummus (or plant yogurt).
Notes
*Please reference the blog post for Tips for Success, Pantry Items Used, Storage and Freezing, and Kitchen Products Used.
*Sea Salt: Please adjust the sea salt based upon your family’s sea salt preferences and/or based upon dietary needs.
*Servings: 5 to 6