Description
This Easy Comforting Couscous Chickpea Skillet is the ultimate cozy supper that hits all the right notes for a homey weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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Skillet Ingredients:
- 1 medium yellow onion, fine dice
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth *
- 1 cup water
- 1 Tablespoon miso *
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast
Spice/Herb Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch to 1 teaspoon sea salt (+/-) *
- Pinch to ¼ teaspoon black pepper (+/-)
- Pinch crush red pepper flakes (optional) *
Other Ingredients:
- 1 cup dry pearl couscous
- 1 – [ 15.5 oz. ] can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 3 to 4 cups packed chopped fresh baby kale (or baby spinach) *
Optional Toppings:
- Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Place all the Spice/Herb Ingredients into a small bowl, whisk, set aside.
- In a large skillet, add the diced onions, sauté over medium-high heat for 7 to 10 minutes (or longer), until tender, add a splash of water, if needed to avoid burning.
- Then lower the heat to medium, add the minced garlic, sauté, stir constantly for one minute.
- Next add all the remaining Skillet Ingredients and the Spice/Herb Mix, simmer on medium for 2 minutes, uncovered. Be sure to stir well to dissolve the miso into the broth.
- After 2 minutes, then add the chickpeas and couscous, stir well to incorporate, heat on medium-low temperature and cook for 7 minutes, uncovered, then add the chopped fresh baby kale and a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional), stir to incorporate. Do not over-stir.
- Cook until the couscous is perfectly tender, approx. 3 to 5 additional minutes (or longer). Most of the liquids should be absorbed. There will be small amount of creamy liquids left, that is perfect. Remove from the stove, cover with a lid, and allow to sit for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to marry. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Please reference the blog post for Tips for Success, Pantry Items Used, Storage and Freezing, and Kitchen Products Used.
Sea Salt: Please adjust the sea salt based upon your family’s sea salt preferences and/or based upon dietary needs.
Servings: 4 (makes 4 ¼ cups)