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Molokhia Nabatiya (Molokhia with Chickpeas)

Molokhia Nabatiya (Molokhia with Chickpeas)

Middle Eastern
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55 minutes
4 people
Medium31–60 min or 7–12 steps

55 min · 10 steps

Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps

280 kcalper person
Protein 12g
Carbs 38g
Fats 9g

About this dish

A glossy green Egyptian stew of finely chopped molokhia leaves simmered in a rich vegetable broth with chickpeas, finished with a sizzling garlic and coriander tarqa and ladled over rice.

Allergy Info

None

Diet Info

Vegan

Ingredients

Fresh Produce

  • Onionquartered1
  • Garlic clovespeeled, six left whole for the broth and two finely minced for the tarqa8
  • Molokhia leavesfresh or thawed from frozen, stems removed and finely chopped400 g
  • Fresh Corianderfinely chopped20 g
  • Lemon juicefreshly squeezed1 tbsp

Tins & Jars

  • Chickpeascooked and drained400 g

Spices & Seasonings

  • Ground Coriander0.5 tsp
  • Chilli flakes0.25 tsp
  • Fine sea salt1 tsp
  • Black pepper0.5 tsp

Oils & Condiments

  • Vegetable stock1200 ml
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp

Utensils

  • Large saucepan
  • Small saucepan
  • Sharp knife
  • Chopping board
  • Ladle

Method

1

Peel and quarter the onion, then peel the garlic cloves, leaving six whole and finely mincing the other two.

Approx. 6 minutes
2

Finely chop the coriander.

Approx. 3 minutes
3

Put the quartered onion, six whole garlic cloves and vegetable stock into a large saucepan and bring to the boil.

Approx. 8 minutes
4

Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and cook for 10 minutes to let the stock infuse with the onion and garlic.

Approx. 10 minutes
5

Lift out and discard the onion and garlic from the broth.

Approx. 3 minutes
6

Stir the chopped molokhia leaves into the simmering broth and cook until wilted and tender, about 12 minutes.

Approx. 12 minutes
7

Melt the vegetable oil in a small saucepan, add the minced garlic, chopped coriander, ground coriander and chilli flakes, and fry until fragrant, about 3 minutes.

Approx. 3 minutes
8

Pour the sizzling tarqa into the molokhia broth and stir well, then simmer for 2 minutes to combine.

Approx. 2 minutes
9

Stir in the chickpeas and remaining salt and pepper, and simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes.

Approx. 5 minutes
10

Stir in the lemon juice and ladle into bowls to serve.

Approx. 3 minutes