Moroccan Chickpea Stew

Name: Moroccan Chickpea Stew
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 x 400g tin chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 2 shallots, diced; 2 tsp chopped garlic; 2 tsp dried harissa spice blend; 1 tsp tomato purée; 500ml vegetable stock; 1 x 400g tin chopped tomatoes; 350g butternut squash, in chunks; 50g pitted dates; A splash of oil; Moroccan spiced couscous, to serve; Flaked almonds and chopped fresh coriander, optional

Preparation time: 5 minutes

Cooking time: 40 minutes

A mildly spiced, Moroccan-inspired, chickpea stew. The sweetness of the squash and dates compliments the spicy harissa. If you want more heat, simply add more harissa to taste.

45 minutes · 4 servings

Method

Cook the shallots in a splash of oil over a medium heat until tender. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Add the dried harissa spice blend and cook until fragrant. Stir in the tomato purée and cook for 30 seconds.
Stir in the stock, tomatoes, chickpeas, squash and dates. Simmer for 30 minutes, until the squash is tender.
Prepare the couscous according to its pack instructions. Serve the stew over it, with fresh coriander, almonds and additional chopped dates if you like.

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