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Intermediate/40 min/Serves 4/Mediterranean/Medium spice

Braised Chickpeas with Preserved Lemon

A slow, savoury chickpea braise lifted by preserved lemon and warm spices.

By Vegan Cook — published 1 August 2026

Time40 min
Servings4
SkillIntermediate
CuisineMediterranean
SpiceMedium
Best forDinner
Calories / serving310
AllergensNone declared

Ingredients

Serves 4.

  • 500 gcooked chickpeas
  • 1/2preserved lemon, finely chopped
  • 1onion, sliced
  • 3 clovesgarlic
  • 500 mlvegetable broth
  • 2 tbspolive oil
  • 1 tspground cumin

Cookware

  • Heavy pot

Method

Read each step end-to-end before starting.

  1. 01

    Build the base

    Soften the onion and garlic in the olive oil until translucent.

  2. 02

    Add the spices

    Stir in the cumin and cook for a minute.

  3. 03

    Braise

    Add the chickpeas, broth and preserved lemon and simmer gently for twenty five minutes.

  4. 04

    Serve

    Season and serve warm with bread or rice.

Allergen profile

Every recipe here is fully plant-based. Cross-contamination risk depends on your kitchen — check all packaging.

Free from
SulphitePeanutSoyGlutenTree Nuts
Contains
No declared allergens.