Moroccan Chickpea Stew with Couscous
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup couscous
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat olive oil and sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and bell pepper.
- Step 2: Add spices and cook 1 minute.
- Step 3: Stir in chickpeas, tomatoes, zucchini, and vegetable broth.
- Step 4: Simmer covered for 20–25 minutes.
- Step 5: Prepare couscous according to instructions.
- Step 6: Serve stew over couscous and garnish with fresh herbs and lemon.