COUSCOUS WITH SPICED CHICKPEAS AND FIGS

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Make and share this Couscous With Spiced Chickpeas and Figs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CaliforniaJan

Categories     Grains

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 teaspoons moroccan mixed spice (see below)
2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed, drained
1 (15 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
2 cups vegetable stock
2 zucchini, chopped
1 cup green beans, trimmed, halved
1/2 cup chopped dried fig
2 cups couscous
2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves
1 tablespoon harissa (optional) or 1 tablespoon hot sauce, to taste (optional)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Stir in chickpeas, tomato and stock. Bring to the boil, then cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • 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.
  • Cover the bowl with a clean tea towel. Set aside for 5 minutes, then fluff up with a fork.
  • Divide couscous and vegetables among plates, garnish with coriander then serve with harissa, if desired.
  • For Moroccan spice mix, these are sold commercially or you can mix your own with the above ingredients.

michelle parish
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I love the fact that this recipe is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.


Munni Alam
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This dish is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


ATIF RAFEEQ
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. I always have a cup or two of leftover rice in my fridge, so this is a go-to recipe for me.


James Gividen Sr
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I'm not a fan of couscous, but I loved this recipe. The spices and chickpeas really made the dish.


MrHassan007
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I didn't have any fresh figs, so I used dried figs instead. The dish was still good, but I think it would have been better with fresh figs.


Amir Farhat
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste. I would use less chili powder next time.


Tonya Allison
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I'm allergic to chickpeas, so I used white beans instead. The dish was still delicious.


Anya Mksh
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet figs and the chickpeas.


Krishna Dhungana
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this dish. It's so hearty and flavorful, I don't even miss the meat.


Beatriz Simon
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This dish is so versatile. You can serve it as a main course, a side dish, or even a salad.


jibon ali
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chickpeas. I always have a can or two in my pantry, so this is a go-to recipe for me.


Rabu Akhter
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The sweet figs and the savory chickpeas are a perfect match.


Evan Smith
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The end result was a delicious and flavorful dish.


Mehmood Sultan
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The figs in this recipe were a bit too sweet for me. I think I'll use dried apricots next time.


Asil Asil
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This recipe was a little bland for my taste. I would add more spices next time.


Pardacei Arain
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it!


Daniel Reynoso
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This was a great weeknight meal. It was quick and easy to make, and it was also delicious.


Ravilal Jaishi
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I'm not a huge fan of couscous, but this recipe changed my mind. The spices and chickpeas really elevate the dish.


Mapula Mapula
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This recipe was a hit at my dinner party last night! Everyone loved the combination of sweet and savory flavors. The figs added a really unique touch.


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