Sunday, March 11, 2012

Cauliflower and Chickpea Stew with Couscous

Serves 4
Hands-on Time: 25m
Total Time: 35m
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • kosher salt and black pepper
  • 1 28-ounce can whole tomatoes
  • 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed
  • 1 head cauliflower, cored and cut into small florets
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1 5-ounce package baby spinach, chopped
  • 1 cup couscous
Directions
1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until it starts to soften, 4 to 5 minutes.
2. Add the cumin, ginger, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 minute.
3. Add the tomatoes (crushing with your hands as you add them) and their liquid, chickpeas, cauliflower, raisins, and ½ cup water and bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat and simmer until the vegetables are tender and the liquid has slightly thickened, 15 to 20 minutes.
5. Fold in the spinach and cook until just wilted, 1 to 2 minutes.
6. Meanwhile, place the couscous in a large bowl. Add 1 cup of hot tap water, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Serve with the stew.
Tip
To add extra protein to this satisfying stew, sprinkle with sliced almonds.

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