Chickpea Ragout

Ingredients for Chickpea Ragout

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

• 1 red onion, diced

• 2 tablespoons minced garlic

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

• 2 cans (425g each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed

• 1 can (400g) diced tomatoes

• 2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoons dried

• 2 teaspoons each honey and fresh lemon juice

• 425ml chicken or vegetable broth

• Couscous, for serving

• 1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

How to make Chickpea Ragout

1. Heat the oil in a heavy saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the onion and garlic; wilt, stirring, for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with cumin and stir to mellow.

2. Stir in chickpeas, tomatoes, thyme, honey, lemon juice, and broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 4 minutes.

3. While the chickpeas cook, prepare the couscous according to package directions.

4. Taste the chickpeas and adjust the seasonings as needed. Remove the thyme sprigs and stir in the parsley. Serve over couscous in shallow bowls.

Disclaimer

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