Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup pearl onionsblanched, peeled (or thawed frozen) and halved
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 pound fingerling potatoes, halved lengthwise
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon harissa (North African chile paste)
  • 3 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth
  • One 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • Salt
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • 1 tablespoon minced cilantro
  • Toasted flatbread, for serving

Method

  • In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil.
  • Add the onions and bell pepper and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the potatoes, garlic, ginger and harissa and cook, stirring, until the harissa darkens, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the stock and chickpeas and bring to a boil.
  • Cover and simmer over moderately low heat until the potatoes are tender, 12 to 14 minutes.
  • Add the coconut milk and bring to a simmer.
  • Stir in the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
  • Sprinkle the stew with the cilantro and serve with toasted bread.