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

Spinach and Chickpea Moroccan Style Stew

with Baharat and Mint Couscous

Mimi Morley
Mimi MorleyPublished on August 08, 2022

Looking for a quick and tasty midweek dinner option? Try cooking up our Spinach and Chickpea Moroccan Style Stew in just 20 minutes for a delicious and speedy meal.

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

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Boxes and ingredients are packed in facilities that handles Peanut, Nuts, Sesame, Fish, Crustaceans, Milk, Egg, Mustard, Celery, Soya, Gluten and Sulphites. Due to the war in Ukraine, it has been necessary to substitute sunflower oil with rapeseed oil in some products without a label change. The FSA have advised that allergic reactions to rapeseed oil are rare.

Total20 minutes
Active 20 minutes
DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

serving amount

20

Vegetable Stock Paste

(Contains: Celery)

100

Tagine Paste

40

Dried Apricots

(Contains: Sulphites)

100

Greek Style Salad Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

1

Baharat Spice Mix

1

Tomato Passata

1

Chickpeas

40

Baby Spinach

3

Garlic Clove**

120

Couscous

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

1

Mint

Not included in your delivery

240

Water for the Couscous

1

Sugar for the Sauce

50

Water for the Sauce

Nutritional information

Energy (kcal)678 kcal
Energy (kJ)2836 kJ
Fat23.3 g
of which saturates8.8 g
Carbohydrate83.8 g
of which sugars18.6 g
Protein27.4 g
Salt4.6 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

Cooking Instructions and Tips

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 pantry 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 baharat, 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 pantry 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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