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Moroccan chickpeas and couscous

Moroccan chickpeas and couscous

By Addison Kieu
20’ Prep time
32’ Cook time
52’ Total time
358 Calories
5 Serving

Summary

Earthy and seemingly exotic spices provide the warm, rich flavours of moroccan cuisine. with instant couscous, canned chickpeas and ripe ontario greenhouse tomatoes and cucumbers, it's easy to enjoy a taste of sunny morocco. the combination of legumes (chickpeas) and grains makes this an ideal vegetarian dish, providing the necessary essential amino acids.
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Step by Step

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Step 1

In saucepan or microwave oven bring 1-1/4 cups (300 mL) of the stock to a boil. Pour over couscous in large (preferably wide) heatproof bowl (such as pasta serving bowl); stir, cover and let stand for 5 to 10 minutes.
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Step 2

In large saucepan or deep sauté pan, heat oil over medium heat. Stir in onion and garlic; cook until softened 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in chickpeas, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, cayenne, salt and pepper; cook for 1 minute. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup (125 mL) stock; increase heat and bring to boil. Add tomatoes, cucumber and raisins; cook until heated through and most of the liquid has evaporated, 3 to 4 minutes. To serve, fluff couscous with fork. Spoon chickpea mixture over couscous; sprinkle with almonds and cilantro.

Ingredient

  • Olive oil
    Olive oil
    15 ml
  • Instant couscous
    Instant couscous
    250 ml
  • Onion, chopped
    Onion, chopped
    1 ontario
  • Garlic, minced
    Garlic, minced
    2 cloves
  • (19 oz/540 ml) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
    (19 oz/540 ml) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
    1 can
  • Ground coriander
    Ground coriander
    5 ml
  • Each cinnamon, cayenne, salt and pepper
    Each cinnamon, cayenne, salt and pepper
    1 ml
  • Ontario greenhouse tomatoes, seeded and chopped
    Ontario greenhouse tomatoes, seeded and chopped
    3 medium
  • Raisins
    Raisins
    125 ml
  • Slivered almonds
    Slivered almonds
    50 ml
  • Chopped fresh cilantro or flat-leaf parsley
    Chopped fresh cilantro or flat-leaf parsley
    50 ml

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