Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup diced red onion
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic finely-
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 cans chickpeas 15 oz ea rinsed, drained
  • garbanzo beans also called
  • 1 can Italian plum tomatoes 14 oz chopped, with
  • juices their
  • 4 fresh thyme sprgs
  • 1 dried thyme tspn
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 can chicken broth 14 oz
  • salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • flat leaf parsley cup chopped
  • couscous Cooked, for serving, optional

Method

  • Place the olive oil in a heavy saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the onion; stirring occasionally, cook until wilted, about 12 minutes. Add the garlic during the last 2 minutes. Stir in the cumin and cook 2 minutes more to mellow the flavors.
  • Add the chickpeas, the tomatoes with their juices, thyme, honey, lemon juice, broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, skimming off any foam that rises to the surface. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 15 to 20 minutes. Adjust the seasonings and stir in the parsley.
  • To serve, spoon couscous (if desired) into 4 shallow bowls and top with the stew. Serve immediately.