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Moroccan Chickpea Stew with Couscous

Moroccan Chickpea Stew with Couscous: A Flavor-Packed Delight

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 medium carrots sliced
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (15 oz)
  • 2 cans chickpeas (15 oz each), drained and rinsed
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 1 cup couscous
  • q.s. fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Measuring spoons
  • Fork for fluffing couscous

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Toss in the diced onion, garlic, carrots, and celery; cook until the onions turn translucent and soft, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the cumin, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, and pepper; let the spices toast for a minute.
  4. Pour in the diced tomatoes and stir.
  5. Add the chickpeas and vegetable broth to the pot; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let simmer for 20 minutes.
  6. While the stew simmers, cook the couscous according to package instructions.
  7. Fluff the couscous with a fork; it should be light and airy.
  8. To serve, spoon the couscous onto plates and ladle the stew on top; garnish with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 12gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 12gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Use freshly ground spices for maximum flavor. Don’t skip the garnish—fresh herbs elevate the dish visually and taste-wise. Adjust seasoning at the end; sometimes a little extra salt or pepper makes all the difference.
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