This is a traditional Moroccan dish that I grew on. But I make it without the fish. I think it’s as good and comforting without the fish and the protein comes from the chickpeas. With a spoon or two of harissa on the side it’s even better.
Moroccan-Style simmered potatoes & chickpeas
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 6 medium potatoes - peeled and sliced
- 4 carrots - peeled and sliced
- 2 small red bell pepper - I used purple but it’s much better with red, seeds removed and sliced
- 4 medium garlic cloves - peeled
- 2 cups cooked chickpeas - or canned
- Handful cilantro - rinsed and chopped
- 1 red chili - whole, fresh or dried
- salt
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
Serve with
- Harissa
Instructions
- Put the potatoes in a heavy-bottom pot (arrange them on the bottom). Add the carrots, bell peppers, garlic, chickpea and cilantro. Sprinkle salt and add 1 cup water. Bring into a boil. Boil for 5 minutes then lower the heat to simmer.
- Mix the olive oil with paprika and turmeric and pour over the vegetables. Cover the pot and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 25 – 30 minutes.
- Serve in a deep plate with the oily juice and a spoon of harissa.
