Rockin' Moroccan Stew

Ingredients for Rockin' Moroccan Stew

• 240ml (250 ml) vegetable broth made from bouillon

• 80ml (80 ml) olive oil

• 1 onion, chopped

• 1 clove garlic, crushed

• 1 sweet potato, diced

• 150g (250 ml) dried green beans

• 1 red pepper, chopped

• 120ml (125 ml) soy chunks

• 800g can (796 ml) diced tomatoes

• 1/2 teaspoons (2 ml) thyme

• 1/4 teaspoons (1 ml) ginger, ground

• 1/4 teaspoons (1 ml) nutmeg, ground

• 1/4 teaspoons (1 ml) cinnamon, ground

• 3 cloves

• pinch chilli flakes

• 120ml (125 ml) prunes, pitted and halved

• 80ml (80 ml) dried apricots, diced

• 230g can (250 ml) artichoke hearts, reserve juice

• 120ml (125 ml) black olives, pitted

• 3 tablespoons (45 ml) brown sugar

• pinch saffron

• 1/2 lemon, juiced

• 240ml (250 ml) slivered almonds, toasted

• 725ml (750 ml) couscous

• 1075ml (1125 ml) boiling water

How to make Rockin' Moroccan Stew

1. In the wok, heat the oil and sauté the onion and garlic.

2. Add the sweet potatoes, beans, red peppers, soy chunks, tomatoes and all the spices except for the saffron and cook at a high temperature for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.

3. Add the vegetable stock, prunes, apricots and the liquid from the artichokes.

4. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.

5. Stir in the artichokes, olives, brown sugar and saffron. Simmer for another 5 to 10 minutes.

6. While you are waiting, toast the almonds in a dry frying pan.

7. In a separate stainless steel bowl, pour 850ml (875 ml) of boiling water over the couscous and let it stand for 5 minutes.

8. Fluff the couscous with a fork.

9. Serve the stew over the couscous and garnish with toasted almonds.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.