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.

SOHEL Raj
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This dish was delicious! The couscous was light and fluffy, the chickpeas were flavorful, and the figs added a touch of sweetness. I especially enjoyed the contrast between the warm spices and the cooling mint. I will definitely be making this again.


Rehman Durrani
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I love this dish! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. The chickpeas are always perfectly spiced and the figs add a nice touch of sweetness. I highly recommend this recipe.


Christina Seybert
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This was my first time making this dish and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious. I especially liked the combination of the couscous, chickpeas, and figs. I will definitely be making this again.


Lakota Wahchumwah
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The couscous was perfectly cooked, the chickpeas were flavorful, and the figs added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


Ruqia Farooq
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This dish was delicious! The couscous was light and fluffy, the chickpeas were flavorful, and the figs added a touch of sweetness. I especially enjoyed the contrast between the warm spices and the cooling mint. I will definitely be making this again.


Dreams boy shawan R
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I love this dish! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. The chickpeas are always perfectly spiced and the figs add a nice touch of sweetness. I highly recommend this recipe.


Nishant Bhandari
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This was my first time making this dish and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious. I especially liked the combination of the couscous, chickpeas, and figs. I will definitely be making this again.


Glenna Daisey
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The couscous was perfectly cooked, the chickpeas were flavorful, and the figs added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


Tiresha Ram
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This dish was delicious! The couscous was light and fluffy, the chickpeas were flavorful, and the figs added a touch of sweetness. I especially enjoyed the contrast between the warm spices and the cooling mint. I will definitely be making this again.


Abdulelah AlAlloush
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I love this dish! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. The chickpeas are always perfectly spiced and the figs add a nice touch of sweetness. I highly recommend this recipe.


Elias Perkins
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This was my first time making this dish and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious. I especially liked the combination of the couscous, chickpeas, and figs. I will definitely be making this again.


Sujan Sagar
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The couscous was perfectly cooked, the chickpeas were flavorful, and the figs added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


Anne Wathome
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This dish was delicious! The couscous was light and fluffy, the chickpeas were flavorful, and the figs added a touch of sweetness. I especially enjoyed the contrast between the warm spices and the cooling mint. I will definitely be making this again.


Omid Sahak
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I love this dish! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. The chickpeas are always perfectly spiced and the figs add a nice touch of sweetness. I highly recommend this recipe.


Andrew da Shyiiboy
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This was my first time making couscous and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious. The chickpeas were perfectly spiced and the figs added a nice sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


Kaycie-Lea Griffiths
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors. The couscous was perfectly cooked and the chickpeas were flavorful. The figs added a touch of sweetness and the mint gave it a refreshing touch. I


Jason Berry
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This dish was a delightful blend of flavors and textures. The couscous was fluffy and light, while the chickpeas were perfectly spiced and the figs added a touch of sweetness. I especially enjoyed the contrast between the warm spices and the cooling


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