Turkish Herb-Braised Chickpea Stew with Pomegranate Molasses & Crispy Sage Oil
Prep 20 min · Cook 35 min · Serves 4 · medium

A vibrant, protein-rich vegetarian Turkish dish featuring tender chickpeas braised in aromatic spices with pomegranate molasses, finished with crispy sage oil and served over creamy tahini-drizzled farro. Rich in fiber, plant-based protein, and Mediterranean olive oil.
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups dried chickpeas (soaked overnight) or canned, drained and rinsed if canned
- 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 5 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1.5 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp coriander seeds
- 1.5 tsp paprika
- 3 tbsp pomegranate molasses
- 1.5 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can 14oz diced tomatoes (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup roasted red bell peppers, jarred, diced
- 0.25 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped


