Tomato Chickpea Couscous
Elevate your weeknight meals with this vibrant and satisfying Tomato Chickpea Couscous recipe! Bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this dish features fluffy couscous infused with vegetable broth, tender cherry tomatoes, and protein-packed chickpeas. Enhanced with aromatic garlic, warm cumin, smoky paprika, and a bright drizzle of fresh lemon juice, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 25 minutes, making it perfect for busy nights. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness, this one-pan wonder can be served warm or at room temperature, making it as versatile as it is delicious. Ideal as a hearty vegetarian main or a flavorful side dish, this Tomato Chickpea Couscous is sure to become a new family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pieces garlic cloves
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Heat the vegetable broth in a medium saucepan until it comes to a boil. Remove from heat, stir in the couscous, cover the pot, and let it sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes start to soften and release their juices.
Add the drained chickpeas, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until heated through.
Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in the cooked couscous until well combined with the tomato and chickpea mixture.
Sprinkle the chopped parsley and drizzle the lemon juice over the couscous mixture. Toss gently to combine.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if desired.
Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy your Tomato Chickpea Couscous!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
872 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.8 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.5 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2496 mg | 109% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 113.3 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.4 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.3 g | ||
| Protein | 28.0 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 240 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 8.8 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 1897 mg | 40% | |
*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.
