Tunisian Freekeh Stew

🥘 Ingredients

• carrots
  2
• celery
  2 stalks
• chickpeas
  15 oz
• crushed tomatoes
  ¼ cup
• freekeh
  1 c
• garlic
  4 cloves
• olive oil
  2 tbsp
• pepper
  1 tsp
• salt
  1 tsp
• tunisian spice blend
  1 tbsp
• veggie stock concentrate
  1 unit
• water
  4 c
• whole wheat pitas
  2
• yellow onion
  1
• yogurt
  2 tbsp

🍳 Cookware

• large pot
• baking sheet

1. 

   1

   Wash and dry all produce. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Halve, peel, and finely dice yellow onion . Peel and finely dice carrots . Finely dice celery . Mince garlic . Drain and rinse chickpeas .

   yellow onion: 1, carrots: 2, celery: 2 stalks, garlic: 4 cloves, chickpeas: 15 oz
2. 

   2

   Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened and beginning to brown, ⏱️ 8 minutes . Season with salt and pepper . Add garlic and 2 tsp tunisian spice blend . Toss until fragrant, ⏱️ 2 minutes more.

   olive oil: 2 tbsp, salt: 1 tsp, pepper: 1 tsp, tunisian spice blend: 1 tbsp
3. 

   3

   Add ¼ cup crushed tomatoes to pot and cook until slightly reduced, ⏱️ 2 minutes . Season with salt and pepper.

   crushed tomatoes: ¼ cup
4. 

   4

   Stir veggie stock concentrate , freekeh , and 4 cups water into pot. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook until freekeh is tender, ⏱️ 25 minutes . Season with salt and pepper.

   veggie stock concentrate: 1 unit, freekeh: 1 c, water: 4 c
5. 

   5

   While stew simmers, toss chickpeas with remaining tunisian spice blend, 1 tbsp olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper on a baking sheet . Bake in oven until lightly browned and crispy, ⏱️ 20 minutes . Note: Chickpeas may pop in oven—it is natural.
6. 

   6

   With ⏱️ 5 minutes to go on chickpeas, slice whole wheat pitas into quarters. Add to baking sheet and bake until toasty, ⏱️ 3 minutes . Divide stew between bowls when ready. Top each bowl with chickpeas, a dollop of yogurt , and a drizzle of olive oil if desired. Serve with pita for dipping.

   whole wheat pitas: 2, yogurt: 2 tbsp