Outdoor couscous with chickpeas and tomato on a Trangia
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Outdoor couscous with chickpeas and tomato on a Trangia

A filling outdoor meal you can make almost anywhere. Couscous only needs boiling water, and chickpeas with tomato give a warm, steady base for the trip.

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15 min total
2 servings
Very Easy

Ingredients

servings
  • Couscous

    • 150 g Couscous
    • 2 dl Water
    • 0.5 tsk Salt
  • Tomato and chickpeas

    • 1 dåse Chickpeas
    • 1 dåse Chopped tomatoes
    • 1 spsk Olive oil
    • 1 tsk Paprika or chili flakes
    • 0.5 tsk Salt
    • 0.3 tsk Pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Boil water

    1. Bring 2 dl water to a boil in a pot.
    2. Add salt to the water.
    5 min
    High heat
    Pot
  2. 2

    Make the couscous

    1. Take the pot off the heat and stir in the couscous, or pour the boiling water over couscous in a bowl.
    2. Cover and let the couscous sit for 5 minutes.
    3. Fluff the couscous with a spoon.
    5 min
    Pot
  3. 3

    Warm tomato and chickpeas

    1. Drain the liquid from the chickpeas.
    2. Add chickpeas and chopped tomatoes to the pot with olive oil.
    3. Season with paprika, salt and pepper.
    4. Heat through for 5–10 minutes.
    10 min
    Medium heat
    Pot
  4. 4

    Combine the dish

    1. Fold the couscous into the tomato and chickpea mixture.
    2. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
    2 min
    Pot

Details

Nutrition

Calories

560kcal

Protein

20g

Fat

14g

Carbs

88g

Serving Size

430g

Serving

Suggestions

  • Eat straight from the pot for minimal washing-up on the trip.

Drink Pairings

  • Alkoholfri: Water

Side Pairings

  • Flatbread or tortillas

Dessert Pairings

  • Dark chocolate

Storage

Fresh

  • Duration: 1 days
  • Temperature: 5°C
  • Method: Eat the same day, or store cool and covered.

Tips

Preparation

  • Pack couscous and spices in a small bag from home, so you only need to buy tins on the trip.

Cooking

  • If you want to save fuel, just heat the tomato and chickpeas through – they do not need a hard boil.

Serving

  • A splash of lemon juice lifts the flavor, especially when the ingredients are simple.

Variations

Flavor

  • Mild and warm

Health

  • Plant-based and filling

Method

  • Trangia
  • Gas burner

Toppings

  • Lemon juice

Author

C

Camilla

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Author

C

Camilla