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Smoky Chickpea Stew With Couscous

Serves 4 people
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • olive oil
  • 1 onion peeled + finely chopped
  • 1 carrot finely chopped
  • 1 red pepper finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves peeled + finely chopped
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 x 400 g tin of chopped tomatoes
  • 2 x 400 g tins of chickpeas
  • 2 tbsp black olive tapenade see tips
  • 2 tbsp tomato purée
  • salt + pepper
  • 240 g couscous or rice for GF option
  • 500 ml vegetable stock
  • 1 broccoli cut into florets
  • 1 lemon juice only
  • 2 tsp white miso paste
  • 240 g plant-based yoghurt see tips
  • 1 handful of fresh mint leaves picked

Instructions

  • Add a splash of olive oil to a large saucepan or casserole pot on a medium heat. Add the onion, carrot and red pepper. Cook for 10-15 minutes or until the onion is caramelised.
  • Next stir in the garlic and smoked paprika. Cook for a few minutes, adding an extra splash of oil if necessary.
  • Add the tinned tomatoes to the pot. Then fill 3/4 of the the empty tin of tomatoes with water and swirl it around to collect any leftover tomato juices before pouring the water into the pot.
  • Next add the chickpeas (with all their juices), tapenade, tomato purée and pinches of salt and pepper. Stir well and bring to a simmer. Then lower the heat a touch and cover loosely with a lid. Leave to bubble away for 20 minutes or so - until the sauce thickens - stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, add the couscous to a large mixing bowl. Pour in the vegetable stock and stir, then cover with a plate and leave to soften.
  • Next cook the broccoli in boiling water until tender, then drain.
  • Add the lemon juice and miso to a small bowl, then stir until well combined and set aside.
  • Remove the lid from the pot. If the sauce is thinner than you’d like, increase the heat and let it simmer away for a few more minutes, then remove it from the heat and stir in the lemony miso mixture. Finally, season to taste with more salt and pepper, if necessary.
  • To serve, first uncover the couscous and fluff with a fork, then add it to bowls, followed by the chickpea stew and broccoli. Top with yoghurt, an extra drizzle of olive oil, mint leaves and freshly ground black pepper. Enjoy!