Cooking instructions
Blistered Tomato & Harissa Chickpea Stew with Herby Garlic Yogurt
Blistered Tomato & Harissa Chickpea Stew with Herby Garlic Yogurt
What you need
What you need
Ingredients by Cbovero
- Baby plum tomatoes
- Garlic (1 for stew, 1 for yogurt)
- Chickpeas with their bean stock
- Harissa paste
- Cbovero herby yogurt
Ingredients From Your Pantry
- Olive oil (1 tbsp)
- Sea salt & black pepper (to taste)
Equipment Needed
- Frying pan with a lid
- Microplane or fine grater
- Cutting board & sharp knife
Nutritional info
Nutritional info
All nutritional values are based on a per person scale.
Ingredients & Allergens
Ingredients & Allergens
Chickpeas (with aquafaba/liquid), cherry tomatoes, Greek yogurt (milk), harissa paste, olive oil, garlic, capers, fresh dill, lemon zest, sea salt, black pepper.
For allergens please see ingredients in bold. Please be advised that we handle the following allergens in our kitchen: CELERY, SOYA, GLUTEN, NUTS, PEANUTS, MUSTARD, SESAME SEEDS, SULPHITES
Cooking Instructions
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Before you start, take out all the ingredients for this recipe and rinse any fresh vegetables or herbs. Try our sensorial experience — an easy way into mindful cooking. 04_01 Sensorial experience EN.mp3
STEP 1 - Blister the Tomatoes
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a frying pan over high heat. Add the whole cherry tomatoes and cook for 5–6 minutes, shaking the pan frequently, until they become soft, blistered, and slightly charred. If the oil starts to spit, cover the pan with a lid while continuing to shake it occasionally.
STEP 2 - Infuse the Aromatics
Reduce the heat to low. Add your finely sliced garlic to the pan with the tomatoes and cook gently for about 1 minute until fragrant and just turning light golden.
STEP 3 - Simmer the Stew
Pour in the full 400g tin of chickpeas along with all of their liquid—the rich stock will help deglaze the bottom of the pan. Simmer over medium heat until the liquid reduces by half. Stir in the harissa paste and let everything simmer together for another 2–3 minutes until thick and glossy. Taste before adding any salt, as the chickpeas and harissa are naturally well-seasoned.
STEP 4 - Prepare the Herby Yogurt
While the stew simmers, give your Cbovero Herby Yogurt a thorough stir to blend the dill, capers, and lemon zest smoothly. Optional: If you love a punchy kick, grate a clove of fresh garlic directly into the yogurt and mix well. Season to taste.
STEP 5 - Serve & Enjoy
Spoon the warm, bubbling harissa chickpea stew into a bowl. Crown it with a generous dollop of the cool herby yogurt. Serve warm alongside some focaccia. Enjoy my dear.
Chef's Notes
Don't throw away that thick, starchy liquid inside the chickpea tin! That "aquafaba" is pure culinary magic—it binds with the olive oil and tomato juices to create a thick, velvety stew base without needing any added flour or heavy cream.