Okay, listen. I didn’t grow up eating Moroccan food. I grew up eating whatever was quick, cheap, and fed a crowd. But the first time I tasted Moroccan chickpea stew? Game over. I knew this was gonna be one of those comfort meals I’d make again and again.
And here’s the best part — this version is 100% gluten-free, totally filling, and loaded with feel-good ingredients like chickpeas, sweet potatoes, and warm cozy spices. It’s the kinda meal that hugs you from the inside out. Especially when you’ve had one of those days.
And if you’ve never made a stew like this before? Oh man, you’re in for a treat. It’s wildly easy. No weird ingredients. No fancy chef moves. Just real food that tastes amazing.
What To Serve With Moroccan Chickpea Stew
→ Steamed Rice – fluffs up and soaks all that spiced broth.
→ Gluten-Free Flatbread – or any crusty GF bread for dunking.
→ Simple Cucumber Salad – for a cool, fresh side.
→ Greek Yogurt – dollop a little on top (trust me) for creaminess.
Why This Stew Slaps (And You’ll Keep Making It)
Crazy Good Flavor → Sweet, spicy, tangy, cozy. Every bite hits a little different.
Super Filling → Chickpeas + sweet potatoes = powerhouse combo.
Meal Prep Friendly → It gets even better the next day.
Naturally Gluten-Free → No weird subs. No sketchy ingredients.
Cheap + Easy → Pantry staples + fresh stuff.
Storing & Reheating
Keeps in the fridge for 4-5 days.
Freezes like a dream — up to 3 months.
Reheat on the stove with a splash of broth or water to loosen it up.
More Gluten-Free Comfort Meals To Try Next:
Gluten Free Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup
Sweet Potato Black Bean Tacos
Easy Lentil Stew (One Pot!)
Crispy Chickpea Buddha Bowls
Final Thoughts
If you’ve never tried Moroccan flavors before, this stew is the best way to start. It’s not too spicy, not too sweet — just real cozy, balanced flavors that feel like home. Even if “home” is a tiny kitchen somewhere in Ohio or Texas or wherever you’re cooking tonight.
Trust me, this one’s going straight into your meal rotation.
Grab a bowl, load it up, and don’t forget that squeeze of lemon. It makes everything pop.
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Gluten Free Moroccan Chickpea Stew (With Sweet Potatoes)
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
This cozy Moroccan Chickpea Stew is the perfect gluten-free dinner when you want something warm, healthy, and super filling. Made with chickpeas, sweet potatoes, and bold spices — it’s easy to make with fresh, simple ingredients from any grocery store.
Ingredients
The Stew
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small yellow onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced (or 1 tsp ground ginger)
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
Salt + black pepper, to taste
1 medium sweet potato, peeled + diced small
1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, rinsed + drained
1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes
2 cups vegetable broth (gluten-free)
1/4 cup raisins or chopped dried apricots (trust me on this)
Juice of 1 lemon
Fresh chopped cilantro or parsley for topping
Optional Add-Ins
Baby spinach or kale
Crushed red pepper flakes for heat
Toasted slivered almonds on top
To Serve
Steamed rice (jasmine or basmati is perfect)
Or fluffy gluten-free flatbread
Or just a big ol’ spoon
Instructions
Heat your olive oil in a big pot over medium heat. Toss in the onion and cook about 4-5 minutes until it’s soft. Add the garlic and ginger, give it about 1 more minute.
Then throw in all your spices — cumin, cinnamon, turmeric, paprika, coriander, salt, and pepper. Stir it all around and let those spices wake up and get fragrant. This is where your kitchen starts smelling like heaven.
Stir in the diced sweet potato and chickpeas. Let them hang out in those spices for a minute or two.
Dump in the canned tomatoes (juice and all) and pour in your broth. Stir in the raisins or apricots for that little hint of sweetness.
Bring it all to a simmer.
Cover the pot with the lid cracked just a little. Let it simmer gently for about 20 minutes — or until the sweet potatoes are soft but not falling apart.
If you’re adding greens, stir them in during the last 5 minutes so they wilt but stay bright.
Squeeze in fresh lemon juice. Taste and add more salt or pepper if it needs it.
Notes
→ Add spinach or kale in the last few minutes of cooking for extra greens.
→ Raisins or dried apricots add a little sweet pop that makes this stew extra special.
→ Swap sweet potatoes for butternut squash if you want!
→ Squeeze fresh lemon over every bowl — it brightens the whole thing up.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Dish, Soup & Stew
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Moroccan-Inspired, Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 1/2 cups)
- Calories: 320 per serving
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
