Couscous with Spicy Chick Pea Stew Recipe

Name: Couscous with Spicy Chick Pea Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups couscous; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 each onions chopped; 3 each carrots medium, sliced; 2 teaspoons cinnamon ground; 2 teaspoons cumin ground; 2 teaspoons coriander ground; 1/2 cup corn; 1/2 pound zucchini diced; 113 cups chickpeas (garbanzo beans) dried, cooked, or 2 cn chick peas, drained; 1 quart water; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 2 1/2 cups water warm; 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground, or to taste

Servings: persons

3 cups couscous
1/4 cup olive oil
2 each onions chopped
3 each carrots medium, sliced
2 teaspoons cinnamon ground
2 teaspoons cumin ground
2 teaspoons coriander ground
1/2 cup corn
1/2 pound zucchini diced
113 cups chickpeas (garbanzo beans) dried, cooked, or 2 cn chick peas, drained
1 quart water
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 1/2 cups water warm
1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground, or to taste

1
Spread Couscous out on a large deep plate and pour.
2
Then rub the couscous lightly with you fingers to serperate the grains.
3
Set the plate aside.
4
Heat half the oil in a large saucepan, add the onion and carrots and saute gently for 10 minutes.
5
Stir in the spices and cook for a further 2 to 3 minutes, stirring.
6
Stir in the corn, zucchini and chick peas.
7
Then add the water and tomato paste.
8
Bring to a boil, then turn the heat down so that the chick pea stew simmers.
9
By now the couscous will have absorbed the water.
10
Put It into a metal sieve, metal colander or steamer saucepan, breaking it up a bit with your fingers again as you do so.
11
Put the steamer, colander and sieve over the vegetable stew, cover with a lid or plate and cook gently Season to taste with pepper.
12
Stir the remaining olive oil into the couscous, the put the couscous on a large, warmed serving dish, garnish with the coriander and serve immediately.
13
Serve with a green salad.

9503

kcal

Calories

185

Fat

1549

Carbs

512

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups couscous, 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 each onions chopped, 3 each carrots medium, sliced, and more.

Yes, Couscous with Spicy Chick Pea Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Couscous with Spicy Chick Pea Stew

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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