Carrot and chickpea stir-fry with maftoul

Carrot and chickpea stir-fry with maftoul

This is a really quick and simple stir-fry of carrots and chickpeas, ready in 15 minutes, and very tasty. I serve this with maftoul (Palestinian or giant couscous) and garnish with fresh coriander.

     • 825 kcal per person  

Ingredients

For two people:

  • Fresh ingredients and groceries
    • about 400 g carrots
    • 1 teaspoon chopped ginger
    • fresh coriander
  • From the store cupboard
    • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
    • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
    • 1 tin chickpeas
    • 1 cup maftoul (Palestinian or giant couscous)
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 3 teaspoons soy sauce

Preparation

  • Put the maftoul in a microwave pot with 1.5 cups of water and a teaspoon soy sauce and cook for 4 minutes at full power (900W).
  • Meanwhile, wash and dice the carrots. Cook them in the microwave, about 5 minutes on full power (900W).
  • When the carrots are done, stir the maftoul, then cook it for 4 more minutes on full power (900W).
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil and fry the ginger, spices and seeds for a few minutes on medium heat.
  • Add the chickpeas and fry for a few minutes on high heat.
  • Add the soy sauce and stir.
  • Add the carrots and stir-fry on high heat for a few minutes.

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