North African Chickpea Stew with Harissa, Poached Eggs, and Crunchy Croutons

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Preparation info
  • Makes

    2

    servings
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Mediterranean Bowls: 100 Fast, Flavorful, and Nourishing One-Bowl Meals

By Mahy Elamin

Published 2026

  • About

This North African Chickpea Stew Bowl is based on the Tunisian lablabi, a classic comfort food with plenty of texture and flavor. It’s a tender chickpea stew spiced with harissa and finished with poached eggs that melt beautifully into the stew. Classically, stale bread chunks are added to soak up all the tasty sauce; this bowl uses crunchy croutons for extra texture. A simple salad and a cool dollop of yogurt bring freshness and balance. Add a dollop of additional harissa to swirl i