Moroccan-Spiced Chickpea & Seitan Tagine with Herbed Couscous

Ingredients

• 150 g seitan, cubed, or store-bought strips
• 3/4 cup chickpeas, canned and drained, about 180g
• 1/2 cup diced tomatoes, canned
• 3/4 cup vegetable broth
• 3 tbsp dried apricots, chopped
• 1/4 large onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 tsp ginger, grated, fresh
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 cup couscous, dry
• 3/4 cup vegetable broth for couscous
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
• 2 tbsp sliced almonds, toasted
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• to taste pinch sea salt
• to taste pinch black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Sauté diced onion for 3 minutes until softened.

2. 2

   Add minced garlic and grated ginger, cook for 1 minute until fragrant.