Moroccan Bean and Pepper Stew

The combination of fiery red pepper, ginger and cinnamon make this a delightful and healthy Moroccan bean and pepper stew. It’s simple to make and gives you a hearty stew with exotic flavors.

Ingredients -

1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Cup Yellow Bell Pepper, chopped
1 Cup Red Bell Pepper, chopped
2 Cups Butternut Squash, cubed, peeled
1 1/2 Cups Yellow Onion, chopped
2 Teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/2 Teaspoon Ground Cumin
1/2 Teaspoon Ground Ginger
1/4 Teaspoon Ground Red Pepper
1/4 Teaspoon Sea Salt
1 Can Chickpeas, (16 ounces), drained and rinsed
1 Can Red Kidney Beans, (15 1/2 ounces), drained and rinsed
1 Can Diced Tomatoes, (14 1/2 ounces), undrained
1 Cup Water
Couscous:
3/4 Cup Vegetable Broth
1/4 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
1/4 Teaspoon Ground Ginger
2/3 Cup Whole Wheat Couscous
1/4 Cup Golden Raisins

Preparation:

In a 3-quart saucepan on medium-high heat, heat the olive oil.
Add in the red and yellow bell pepper, onions and squash.
Cook for 5 minutes stirring often until the vegetables are softened.
Add in the cumin, garlic powder, cinnamon, ginger, sea salt and red pepper.
Cook for one minute stirring constantly.
Stir in the beans, tomatoes and water.
Bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat to medium-low.
Simmer covered for 20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
In a medium saucepan bring the broth, cinnamon and ginger to boil on high heat.
Remove the saucepan from the heat.
Stir in the couscous and raisins.
Cover and let stand for 5 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.
Fluff the couscous with a fork.
Serve the stew over the couscous.

Cooking Tip

Chickpea Fact

Some are not aware that chickpeas are also called garbanzo beans. So if you are looking at the bean isle and can’t find chickpeas, now you know their other name.

Cooking Tip

Serving Suggestion

This stew is wonderful by itself, but if you want to add another exotic taste as well as add even more color, garnish each bowl with fresh chopped mint and toasted sliced almonds.