Quick Chickpea Tagine with Fluffy Couscous

Name: Quick Chickpea Tagine with Fluffy Couscous
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 can cans chickpeas; 250 g couscous of your choice, to serve; 230 g jar piquillo peppers roughly chopped; 170 g tagine paste; 400 g canned chopped tomatoes; 50 g pitted dates or prunes, roughly chopped; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 bunch spring onions trimmed and sliced; 4 clove garlic cloves; 1 bunch small bunch of coriander leaves picked and roughly chopped; 1 lemon

A vibrant and hearty Moroccan-inspired stew packed with protein-rich chickpeas, sweet dates, and smoky piquillo peppers. This quick one-pan meal is perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner that brings exotic flavors to your table in just 30 minutes.

Servings4 Portions

Prep Time10 Mins

Cook Time20 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

cans chickpeas
2 can
couscous of your choice, to serve
250 g
jar piquillo peppers roughly chopped
230 g
tagine paste
170 g
canned chopped tomatoes
400 g
pitted dates or prunes, roughly chopped
50 g
olive oil
3 tbsp
spring onions trimmed and sliced
1 bunch
garlic cloves
4 clove
small bunch of coriander leaves picked and roughly chopped
1 bunch
lemon
1

Step-by-Step Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan or cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced spring onions, finely chopped garlic, and half of the chopped coriander. Sauté for about 2 minutes until the vegetables have softened and become fragrant.

Stir in the tagine paste and half of the lemon juice, cooking for 1 minute more. Pour in the chopped tomatoes, dates, lemon zest, and 100ml of water. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then simmer for 10 minutes until the sauce is thick and rich.

Add the drained chickpeas and chopped piquillo peppers to the pan. Cook for another 5 minutes to ensure everything is heated through. Drizzle with the remaining lemon juice and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the remaining fresh coriander. Serve the tagine hot alongside your favorite prepared couscous.

Chef's Tips

For extra texture, top the dish with toasted flaked almonds or a dollop of Greek yogurt if not keeping it vegan. If you can't find piquillo peppers, standard roasted red peppers from a jar make an excellent substitute. This tagine also freezes well, making it a great option for meal prep.