Couscous with Spiced Chickpeas and Figs

Name: Couscous with Spiced Chickpeas and Figs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Moroccan Imperial & Coastal
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion; 2 garlic cloves; 2 tsp moroccan mixed spice; 2 can chickpeas (15 ounce); 1 can chopped tomatoes (15 ounce); 2 cup vegetable stock; 2 zucchini; 1 cup green beans; 0.5 cup chopped dried fig; 2 cup couscous; 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves; 1 tbsp harissa; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground ginger; 1 tsp salt; 0.75 tsp black pepper; 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon; 0.5 tsp ground coriander; 0.5 tsp cayenne; 0.5 tsp ground allspice; 0.25 tsp ground cloves

Gently simmered chickpeas, couscous and tomatoes, warmed with harissa and cumin, a Moroccan side dish. Finish with coriander.

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الوقت: التحضير 15 دقيقة · الطهي 20 دقيقة · الإجمالي 35 دقيقة
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1
Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, spice mix and some salt and pepper, and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes until soft.
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2
Stir in chickpeas, tomato and stock. Bring to the boil, then cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
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3
Add the zucchini, beans and figs and cook for a further 5-8 minutes until the vegetables are tender. Meanwhile, place the couscous in a large heatproof bowl and pour over 2 cups boiling water.
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4
Cover the bowl with a clean tea towel. Set aside for 5 minutes, then fluff up with a fork.
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5
Divide couscous and vegetables among plates, garnish with coriander then serve with harissa, if desired.
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For Moroccan spice mix, these are sold commercially or you can mix your own with the above ingredients.