Moroccan Chickpeas with Citrus Couscous and Green Beans

Nutrition per serving

Calories656 kcal
Protein22.9 g
Carbs120.6 g
Fats11.1 g
Saturated Fat1.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat5.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2.4 g
Sugars21.9 g
Fiber19.4 g
Sodium773 mg

Ingredients

Beans, Green Snap
Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), canned, rinsed in tap water, drained
Lemon
Couscous
Vegetable stock/broth
Syrups, maple
Cinnamon
Cumin Powder
Chopped Tomatoes (canned)
Olive Oil
Dried Apricot Halves
Preparations
1. Top and tail the green beans.

2. Finely chop the apricot.

3. Zest/juice a ¼ of a lemon.

Cooking Instructions
1. Place the couscous into a bowl with 160ml of boiled water, 1/4 cup of stock, a tsp of the lemon juice, a pinch of the lemon zest and salt (optional). Give a quick stir and cover with a lid or cling film. Set aside for 10 minutes until the liquid has absorbed. Use a fork to fluff up the couscous.

2. Meanwhile, in a non-stick pan, heat ½ a tbsp of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chickpeas along with a pinch of salt (optional) and pepper, the maple syrup and continue to cook for 30 seconds before adding the cinnamon, cumin, tinned tomatoes, 1/4 cup of stock, a tsp of lemon juice and a pinch of lemon zest. Stir everything together, then add the green beans and apricots. Cook the mixture, uncovered for 5 minutes or until the green beans are tender.

3. Serve in a bowl on top of the couscous.