Moroccan Spiced Chickpea and Couscous Tagine with Apricots

Discover the rich flavors of Moroccan cuisine with this spiced chickpea and couscous tagine, accented by sweet apricots.

Ingredients

• 1 cup couscous
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 14 ounces canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 carrot, sliced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 0 salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the couscous according to package instructions and set aside.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until the onion is translucent.
4. Stir in the ground cumin, coriander, cinnamon, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Add the chickpeas, vegetable broth, and tomato paste, stirring to combine.
6. Introduce the chopped apricots, diced red bell pepper, and sliced carrot to the skillet.
7. Bring the mixture to a simmer, cover, and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8. Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro.
9. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
10. Serve the tagine over prepared couscous and enjoy.

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