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Spinach and Chickpea Moroccan Style Stew
Spinach and Chickpea Moroccan Style Stew

Spinach and Chickpea Moroccan Style Stew

with Ras el Hanout and Mint Couscous

Mimi Morley
Mimi MorleyPublished on July 04, 2022

Our Spinach and Chickpea Moroccan Style Stew is a delicious veggie option that makes it easy to eat more veg in your diet and try something new!

Tags:
Rapid
Veggie
Allergens:
Sulphites
Cereals containing gluten
Celery
Milk

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total20 minutes
Active 20 minutes
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

serving amount

40

Dried Apricots

(Contains: Sulphites)

3

Garlic Clove**

1

Chickpeas

120

Couscous

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten May contain traces of: Soya)

20

Vegetable Stock Paste

(Contains: Celery)

1

Ras-el-Hanout

100

Tagine Paste

1

Tomato Passata

40

Baby Spinach

1

Mint

100

Greek Style Salad Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

Not included in your delivery

240

Water for the Couscous

1

Sugar for the Sauce

50

Water for the Sauce

Nutritional information

Energy (kcal)675 kcal
Energy (kJ)2825 kJ
Fat23 g
of which saturates9 g
Carbohydrate84.2 g
of which sugars18.7 g
Protein27.3 g
Salt4.5 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

Sieve
Garlic Press
Kettle
Medium Saucepan
Lid
Grill Pan
Pan

Instructions

Get Prepped
1

a) Fill and boil your kettle.
b) Roughly chop the apricots.
c) Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
d) Drain and rinse the chickpeas in a sieve.

Cook the Couscous
2

a) Heat a drizzle of oil in a medium saucepan on medium heat. Add half the garlic and stir-fry for 30 secs.
b) Pour the boiling water for the couscous (see ingredients for amount) into the pan and bring back to the boil.
c) When boiling, remove from the heat and stir in the couscous and half the veg stock paste.
d) Pop a lid on the pan and leave to the side for 8-10 mins or until ready to serve.

Start the Stew
3

a) Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.
b) Once hot, add the ras el hanout, tagine paste, chopped apricots and remaining garlic. Cook, stirring, for 30 secs.

Simmer the Sauce
4

a) Stir the remaining veg stock paste, passata, sugar and water for the sauce (see ingredients for both amounts) into the pan. Season with salt and pepper.
b) Add the chickpeas and simmer until the sauce has thickened slightly, 4-5 mins.
c) Stir in the spinach a handful at a time until wilted and piping hot, 2-3 mins.

Finish the Prep
5

a) While the stew cooks, roughly chop the mint (stalks and all).
b) Crumble the Greek style salad cheese into small pieces.
c) When ready, fluff up the couscous with a fork and stir through the mint.
d) Taste the couscous and add salt and pepper if needed.

Serve
6

a) Taste the stew and add salt and pepper if needed. Add a splash of water if you feel it needs it.
b) Serve the couscous in bowls and spoon the stew on top.
c) Scatter over the Greek style salad cheese to finish. Enjoy!

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