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Express Harissa Plant-Based Mince & Chickpea Stew

Express Harissa Plant-Based Mince & Chickpea Stew

with Jewelled Couscous & Spinach
Julian Pauncz
Julian PaunczUpdated on September 03, 2026
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Calories
663 kcal
Protein
36.3g protein
Preparation Time
15 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Gluten
  • Wheat
  • Soy
  • Soy
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Gluten
  • Milk
  • Wheat

Get ready for an incredible aromatic hit with this Moroccan-inspired plant-based mince stew, brimming with tender veg and warming spices. The harissa paste adds a lovely warmth, while the chickpeas provide a hearty, satisfying texture to the rich sauce. Served with a fluffy currant couscous, this comforting dish is sweet, spicy, and perfectly balanced.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Serving amount

1 packet

Baby Spinach Leaves

1 sachet

Chermoula Spice Blend

(May be present: Soy)

1 packet

Chickpeas

1 packet

Couscous

(Contains: Gluten, Wheat May be present: Soy)

1 packet

Currants

(May be present: Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat)

1 packet

Harissa Paste

(May be present: Soy)

200 g

Plant-Based Mince

(Contains: Soy May be present: Wheat, Gluten)

1 sachet

Vegetable Stock Pot

1 packet

Tomato Paste

1

Julienned Carrot

Not included in your delivery

1 drizzle

olive oil

1 tsp

brown sugar

¼ cup

water

¾ cup

boiling water

Energy (kJ)2770 kJ
Calories663 kcal
Fat19.1 g
of which saturates6.5 g
Carbohydrate77.1 g
of which sugars19.4 g
Dietary Fibre22.4 g
Protein36.3 g
Sodium1680 mg
The average adult daily energy intake is 8700 kJ
Large Non-Stick Pan

Cooking Steps

Get prepped
1
  • Boil the kettle.
  • Grate carrot.
  • Drain and rinse chickpeas.
Cook the couscous
2
  • Place couscous, currants and stock concentrate in a medium bowl.
  • Add the boiling water (see ingredients) and stir to combine. Immediately cover with plate and leave for 5 minutes.
  • Fluff up with fork and set aside.
Cook the plant-based mince
3
  • Meanwhile, heat a large frying pan over high heat. Cook plant-based mince, and chickpeas (no need for oil!), breaking up with a spoon, until just browned, 4-5 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium, add tomato paste and chermoula spice blend and cook and until fragrant, 1 minute.
  • Stir in the water, brown sugar, julienned carrot and baby spinach leaves until slightly thickened and wilted, 1-2 minutes. 
  • Remove pan from heat, then add harissa paste. Stir to combine. Season to taste.

TIP: If your pan is getting crowded, cook in batches for the best results!

Finish & serve
4
  • Divide jewelled couscous between bowls. Top with tagine inspired harissa plant-based mnince and veg stew. Enjoy!

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