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Maftoul with chickpeas — plant-based version

Large maftoul grains simmer with chickpeas and vegetables in an onion-rich broth. Cumin and allspice give the bowl a warm aroma, while the grains remain pleasantly substantial under a fresh parsley finish.

VeganEasy4 servings

Ingredients

Original recipe: 4 servings. Ingredient amounts scale below; the method is written for 4 servings. For larger amounts, use separate batches and check doneness.

  • 250 gDry maftoul
  • 240 gCanned chickpeas, drained
  • 250 gOnion, sliced
  • 200 gCarrot, diced
  • 200 gZucchini, diced
  • 3 tbspOlive oil
  • 2 cloveGarlic, minced
  • 1 tspGround cumin
  • ½ tspGround allspice
  • ¾ tspFine salt
  • 700 mlWater
  • 15 gParsley, chopped
  • 1 tbspLemon juice

Make it

  1. Heat the oil in a wide saucepan. Cook the onion and carrot over medium heat for 8 minutes, stirring, until the onion softens.
  2. Add the garlic, cumin and allspice, and stir for 30 seconds. Add the maftoul, chickpeas, zucchini, salt and water.
  3. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer on low for 20–25 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the maftoul is tender and the vegetables are cooked. Check the package because grain sizes vary; add a little hot water if needed to finish cooking.
  4. Rest off the heat for 3 minutes, then fluff gently and stir in the parsley and lemon juice. Divide among four bowls.
Ingredients, recipe context & sources

Ingredient flags: Wheat. Check packaged ingredients and cross-contact.

This is an original Livura home-cooking interpretation, not yet independently kitchen-tested. Source links provide dish and cultural context; the recipe wording and quantities are Livura’s.

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