Morrocan Chickpea Stew

From Charees!

Here is a healthy vegetarian crockpot recipe.  I try to eat as many vegetables a day as I can.  I often make my meals based on the vegetables I have on hand.  I'm sure you could add other veggies to this like zucchini, etc.  

Morrocan Chickpea Stew

1 onion, sliced

3 carrots, sliced

1 large can black olives

16 oz can Chick peas (garbanzos)- can be replaced with chicken breasts

1 can (14 1/2 oz) tomatoes or 4 fresh chopped.

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 cans chicken broth

1 tsp ground cumin

1 lemon sliced with peel on

salt and pepper to taste

garnish with fresh cilantro (optional)

Chuck it all in the crockpot and cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 3-4 hours, the flavors really meld nicely. The lemon is a must. If you use dried chick peas make sure to soak overnight first.  Serve over whole wheat couscous which cooks up in 5 mins. Could also be served over quinoa or brown rice.