Chickpea Spinach and Tomato Couscous
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this vibrant Chickpea Spinach and Tomato Couscous recipe, a quick and nourishing meal ready in just 25 minutes! Bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this dish pairs fluffy couscous infused with vegetable broth with a savory sauté of cherry tomatoes, protein-rich chickpeas, and fresh spinach, all seasoned with aromatic cumin and smoky paprika. The finishing touches of tangy lemon juice and fresh parsley make every bite irresistibly refreshing. Perfect for busy schedules, this wholesome, one-skillet vegetarian recipe is easy to prepare and packed with nutrients, making it an ideal choice for healthy dinners or meal preps. Serve it on its own or pair it with your favorite grilled protein for a complete, satisfying feast!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 3 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Once boiling, remove from heat and stir in the couscous. Cover and let it sit for 5 minutes to absorb the liquid. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they soften slightly.
Stir in the chickpeas, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to heat the chickpeas and blend the flavors.
Add the chopped spinach to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted.
Stir the cooked couscous into the skillet and mix well so that all the ingredients are evenly combined.
Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice and chopped parsley.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
928 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.1 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2924 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 124.2 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.9 g | 92% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.9 g | ||
| Protein | 34.3 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 402 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 14.7 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 2750 mg | 59% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
