Mediterranean Chickpea Stew

Serves 4 to 6
Time 45 min

If you like, stir fresh herbs like oregano, parsley or mint into the cooked couscous before spooning this hearty chickpea stew over the top.

Special Diets:

Dairy FreeDairy Free
VeganVegan
VegetarianVegetarian

Ingredients

    2 tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
    2 clovesgarlic, finely chopped
    1 mediumyellow onion, chopped
    1green bell pepper, chopped
    4 mediumzucchini, chopped
    1 can (35-ounce)whole peeled tomatoes, drained
    1 1/2 cupscooked chickpeas, drained
    1 tablespooncapers, drained
    1/2 teaspoonfine sea salt
    1/4 teaspoonground black pepper
    5 cupscooked couscous

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Method

Heat oil over medium heat in a large skillet.


Lower the heat, add garlic and onions and cook for 5 minutes until translucent.


Add green peppers and cook 5 minutes more.


Add zucchini and cook for 15 minutes.


Add tomatoes, crushing them with your hands.


Bring to a simmer and cook for another 20 minutes, or until zucchini is soft and translucent but still holds its shape.


Stir in chickpeas and capers and cook for another 5 minutes.


Season with salt and pepper, then serve over couscous.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

370

Total Fat

7g

Saturated Fat

1g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

550mg

Total Carbohydrate

64g

Dietary Fiber

10g

Total Sugars

11g

Protein

13g

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