Beef and Chickpea Tagine

SERVES 2 // READY IN 15 MINS // 578 CALS

For a quick and flavourful take on a classic tagine, this Beef and Chickpea version is ready in just 15 minutes. The warming Ras el Hanout spice blend, combined with harissa and honey, gives the dish a deliciously rich and aromatic flavour, while the tender beef and hearty chickpeas make it filling without being heavy. Paired with fluffy couscous, it’s a perfect, high-protein, low-carb meal for those busy nights when you want something comforting yet easy to throw together.

Beef and Chickpea Tagine

SERVES 2 // READY IN 15 MINS // 578 CALS

INGREDIENTS
70g (half cup) couscous
2 tsp vegetarian stock powder
250g (9oz) minced (ground) beef 5% fat
2 tsp ras el hanout spice mix
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 heaped tbsp (25g/1 oz) harissa paste
1 x 400g (14oz) can chickpeas
1 tsp honey
10g (half oz) parmesan, finely grated

DIRECTIONS
STEP 1
Boil a half-full kettle.
Put the couscous in a saucepan, add 1 tsp stock powder. Add 200ml of the boiled water. Stir the couscous. Cover and leave to rest for 8-10 mins.

STEP 2
Heat a frying pan on a med-high heat.
Once hot, fry the beef mince until browned, 6-8 mins. Break up the mince as it cooks. Stir in the Ras el Hanout. Season with salt and pepper.

STEP 3
Turn the heat to low.
Stir in the tomato paste, harissa and the remaining tsp of stock powder. Fry lightly for 1 min.

STEP 4
Add the chickpeas and their liquid to the beef. Bring to a simmer for 3-4 mins.

STEP 5
Share the couscous and beef tagine between your bowls.
Sprinkle over the parmesan.

NUTRITIONAL INFO (PER SERVING)
578 CALS // 54G PROTEIN // 16G FAT // 51G CARBS