One-Pot Comfort Food
Prep. Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
1.5 hours
Servings
4-6 plates
Difficulty
Easy
Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Soy-Free, dairy-free, egg-free
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This is a simple Middle Eastern-style pot of chickpeas and vegetables, built on root vegetables and warm spices that I almost always have on hand. Everything goes into one pot and cooks together, which keeps the process easy and the flavors well balanced without extra steps or planning ahead. It comes together quickly and fills the kitchen with such a tempting smell...
I usually spoon it over couscous because it’s fast, absorbs the sauce well, and works especially well in small kitchens and on the road. It keeps well, reheats nicely, and feels filling without being heavy. This is the sort of meal I rely on when I want something nourishing and flavorful, with minimal effort and very little cleanup.
Ingredients
1 small cabbage head, cut to chunks
2 medium potatoes, with the peel
A handful of kale leaves, without the stems
2 carrots, peeled and sliced
1 yellow onion, peeled and sliced
1 red onion, peeled and sliced
3.5oz (100g) garbanzo beans
2 cups of water
For the Sauce
1 tbsp silan (date syrup)
1 tbsp garlic-salt
1/3 cup olive oil
1 tbsp sweet paprika
1 tsp turmeric
1 tbsp dried herb mixture: basil, parsley, thyme, rosemary
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400F/200C.
In an oven-safe large dish, place the vegetables and beans in one layer.
In a small bowl, mix the sauce ingredients and drizzle it on top of the vegetables.
Pour the water onto the dish, cover it with aluminum foil, and place in the oven.
Bake for 1 hour, then remove the foil and return the dish to the oven for 30 more minutes.
Remove the dish from the oven, and serve, or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Notes
Garbanzo beans (chickpeas) can be substituted with other favorite beans.
Other vegetables that'll work in this recipe include: cauliflower florets, sweet potato, butternut squash cubes, and zucchini.
Silan can be substituted with organic brown sugar.
This recipe travels well for RV trips and road days. For planning, see how much does an RV trip cost and vegan pantry checklist and guide.
