Chickpea Ragout
A hearty Mediterranean-style stew combining tender chickpeas, aromatic spices, and fresh herbs in a flavorful tomato broth. Served over couscous, this vegetarian-friendly dish is both comforting and nutritious.
Ingredients
- •2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- •1 whole red onion
- •2 tablespoons minced garlic
- •1 teaspoon ground cumin
- •2 cans chickpeas
- •1 can diced tomatoes
- •2 sprigs fresh thyme
- •2 teaspoons honey and fresh lemon juice
- •1¾ cups chicken or vegetable broth
- •2 cups couscous
- •½ cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
1. Heat the oil in a heavy saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the onion and garlic; wilt, stirring, for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with cumin and stir to mellow.
5 min
- 2.
2. Stir in chickpeas, tomatoes, thyme, honey, lemon juice, and broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 4 minutes.
4 min
- 3.
3. While the chickpeas cook, prepare the couscous according to package directions.
10 min
- 4.
4. Taste the chickpeas and adjust the seasonings as needed. Remove the thyme sprigs and stir in the parsley. Serve over couscous in shallow bowls.
2 min
