Moroccan Style Couscous
Transport your taste buds to North Africa with this vibrant Moroccan Style Couscous, a dish brimming with warmth, spice, and texture. Fluffy couscous is infused with fragrant vegetable broth and paired with tender sautéed vegetables, hearty chickpeas, and a medley of warming spices, including cumin, cinnamon, and coriander. Sweet bursts of raisins are perfectly balanced by a zesty pop of fresh lemon juice, while toasted slivered almonds add a delightful crunch. Topped with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this quick and easy recipe is ready in just 35 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a wholesome vegetarian main course or a show-stopping side dish. Packed with bold flavors, vibrant colors, and a variety of textures, this dish is a culinary celebration of Moroccan cuisine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1.25 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, diced onion
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 medium, diced carrot
- 1 medium, diced zucchini
- 1 cup (drained and rinsed) canned chickpeas
- 0.25 cup raisins
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
- 0.5 whole, juiced lemon
- 2 tablespoons, toasted slivered almonds
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Once boiling, remove from heat, stir in the couscous, cover with a lid, and let sit for 5 minutes.
Fluff the couscous with a fork and set aside, keeping it covered to stay warm.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until softened.
Add the minced garlic, diced carrot, and diced zucchini to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender.
Stir in the chickpeas, raisins, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, ground coriander, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the spices to become fragrant.
Add the cooked couscous to the skillet and gently mix to combine all the ingredients. Remove the skillet from heat.
Stir in the chopped fresh parsley and lemon juice. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
Transfer the couscous mixture to a serving dish and garnish with toasted slivered almonds.
Serve warm as a flavorful side dish or enjoy as a main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
296 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.9 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 616 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.8 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.3 g | ||
| Protein | 9.3 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 89 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 648 mg | 14% | |
*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.
