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Moroccan Couscous

A flavorful and aromatic dish made with couscous, vegetables, and spices, typical of Moroccan cuisine.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Moroccan
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Couscous Base
  • 2 cups couscous
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
Vegetables
  • 1 cup chickpeas cooked
  • 1 cup zucchini diced
  • 1 cup carrots diced
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
Spices
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon parsley chopped

Method
 

Prepare Couscous
  1. In a couscous pot, bring vegetable broth to a boil. Stir in the couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
Cook Vegetables
  1. In a separate pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced vegetables and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
Combine and Serve
  1. Fluff the couscous with a fork and mix in the cooked vegetables and spices. Garnish with parsley before serving.

NUTRITION INFORMATION:

Serving: 1 serving Calories: 250cal (13%) Carbohydrates: 45g (15%) Protein: 8g (16%) Fat: 5g (8%) Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 3g Trans Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 0mg (0%) Sodium: 400mg (17%) Potassium: 300mg (9%) Fiber: 6g (25%) Sugar: 3g (6%) Vitamin A: 500IU (10%) Vitamin C: 30mg (36%) Calcium: 40mg (4%) Iron: 2mg (11%)
Keywords: couscous, Spicy, Vegetarian

Notes

This dish can be served warm or at room temperature and pairs well with grilled meats.

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