Harissa-Spiced Chickpea Stew with Couscous

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-30 · Updated 2026-03-30

A rich, smoky stew made with chickpeas, tomatoes, and harissa paste, served with light, fluffy couscous and a sprinkle of parsley. This north african-inspired soups (vegetarian) ready in about 50 minutes pairs (15 oz) drained chickpeas, diced tomatoes, harissa paste for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 oz) drained chickpeas
• 2 cups diced tomatoes
• 2 tbsp harissa paste
• 1 cup couscous
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium diced onion
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large pot, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 diced onion and 3 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 2 cups diced tomatoes, 2 tbsp harissa paste, and 4 cups vegetable broth. Stir well, then bring to a boil. Reduce heat, add 15 oz drained chickpeas, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the stew thickens and the flavors meld.
3. Step 3: In a separate saucepan, bring 1.5 cups water to a boil. Add 1 cup couscous, stir once, cover, and remove from heat. Let sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
4. Step 4: Serve the stew in bowls, topped with a generous portion of couscous and a garnish of 2 tbsp fresh parsley. Drizzle with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil for extra richness.