Moroccan-Spiced Seitan & Chickpea Tagine with Herbed Couscous

Ingredients

• 150 g seitan, cubed, store-bought or homemade
• 3/4 cup canned chickpeas, drained, about 180g
• 1/2 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp ginger, grated, fresh
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp turmeric
• 30 g dried apricots, halved, about 6-7 pieces
• 25 g sliced almonds, toasted preferred
• 1 cup vegetable broth, low-sodium
• 1/2 cup diced tomato (fresh or canned)
• 1/2 cup couscous, whole wheat, uncooked
• 3/4 cup vegetable broth (for couscous)
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh mint, chopped, optional garnish
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp sea salt, to taste
• 1/8 tsp black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Sauté diced onion for 3-4 minutes until softened.

2. 2

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