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Hearty Chickpea Spinach Stew with Couscous (Easy Recipe)

Hearty Chickpea and Spinach Stew with Couscous

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp Olive oil Extra virgin
  • 1 medium Yellow onion Diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 can (15 oz) Chickpeas Rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) Diced tomatoes Undrained
  • 1 cup Vegetable broth Low-sodium
  • 5 oz Fresh baby spinach Roughly chopped
  • 1 cup Couscous Dry
  • 1/2 cup Grated cheese Parmesan, cheddar, or preferred melting cheese
  • 1 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Smoked paprika

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Add the diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic, ground cumin, and smoked paprika, and cook for 1 additional minute until fragrant.
  • Add the rinsed chickpeas, diced tomatoes with their juices, and vegetable broth. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle boil.
  • Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the stew simmer for 15 minutes.
  • While the stew simmers, prepare the couscous in a separate bowl according to the package instructions. Fluff with a fork once done.
  • Remove the lid from the stew and stir in the fresh baby spinach. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the spinach is completely wilted.
  • Season the stew with salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Divide the warm couscous among bowls, ladle the chickpea and spinach stew over the top, and garnish with the grated cheese.