Rustic Chickpea Stew with Apricots & Turnip {slow-cooker recipe}
Author: Aimee
Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 6 hours
Total time: 6 hours 15 mins
Make use of the slow-cooker and clear out the pantry with this simple and rustic vegetarian stew. Serve over whole wheat couscous or brown rice pilaf.
Ingredients
  • 19 oz (540ml) can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 28 oz can crushed tomatoes or 3 1/2 cups homemade tomato sauce
  • 1 cup apple juice
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup/150g medium diced turnip
  • 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots (about 12)
  • zest of 1 large lemon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
  1. Combine all the ingredients in a slow-cooker and stir to combine.
  2. Cover and cook on low setting for 6 hours, or on high for four hours.
  3. Check turnip for tenderness and taste stew for seasoning. Adjust salt if necessary and serve.
Recipe by Simple Bites at http://www.simplebites.net/rustic-chickpea-stew-with-apricots-turnip-slow-cooker-recipe/