Can’t decide if you wanna go with vegetarian fare or have something with meat for dinner?   Start here with this Moroccan Chickpea and Chard Stew and I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. And actually… if the answer to the opening question is a split decision in your family this  stew is a win-win.

I’m a huge fan of complex layers of flavor and this stew  hits the mark.  The vegetables are coupled with aromatic spices, chopped dried apricots and preserved lemons for a unique flavor profile that offers a good amount of back-of-the-throat belly-warming heat.   Just right for chilly nights.  The chard stems add a  light cooling note akin to celery and the chickpeas are rich and creamy.

Serve this stew alone, with some grains or flatbread such as Nan, and it’s a satisfying meatless entree. Or serve it as a side dish with the roasted meat of your choice.  Personally, I see roasted lamb in my future with this stew :-).

To meat or not to meat… thanks for visiting Palatable Life.

Be inspired,
Diane