🌿🥕 Moroccan Vegetable Couscous: A Colorful, Flavorful Feast 🍲🌿

Name: Moroccan Vegetable Couscous
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients: 1 cup (180 g) uncooked couscous; 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) vegetable broth; 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon (2 g) ground turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon (2 g) ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon (0.5 g) ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon (0.5 g) paprika; 1 medium zucchini, chopped; 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped; 1 medium carrot, chopped; 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 1/4 cup (40 g) raisins or dried currants; 1/4 cup (10 g) fresh cilantro, chopped; Salt and pepper, to taste

Indulge in the exotic flavors of this colorful and flavorful Moroccan Vegetable Couscous! 🌿🥕🍲 This dish features tender vegetables, aromatic spices, and fluffy couscous, all simmered to perfection. Enjoy the combination of turmeric, cumin, cinnamon, and paprika, as well as the sweetness of raisins or dried currants, and the freshness of cilantro. This meal is perfect for a hearty and nutritious lunch or dinner that will take your taste buds on a trip to Morocco!

Lizzie

Published On Apr 13, 2023

Prep Time

10 Minutes

Total Time

35 Minutes

Servings

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Ingredients

Directions

In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Stir in the couscous, remove from heat, and cover. Let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the turmeric, cumin, cinnamon, and paprika. Cook for 1 minute, allowing the spices to become fragrant.
Add the zucchini, bell pepper, and carrot to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the chickpeas, raisins or dried currants, and cooked couscous. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, until heated through.
Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Savor the exotic flavors of this Moroccan Vegetable Couscous and let your taste buds travel! 🍲🌍😋

Nutrition Facts

(Per Serving)

363

Calories

Fat

67g

Carbs

11g

Protein

Total Carbohydrate:	67g
Dietary Fiber:	11g
Total Sugars:	13g
Protein:	11g
Total Fat:	6g
Saturated Fat:	1g
Cholesterol:	0mg
Sodium:	370mg
Potassium:	839mg
Vitamin A:	95%
Vitamin C:	138%
Calcium:	10%
Iron:	31%
Vitamin E:	10%
Vitamin K:	33%
Thiamin:	0.5mg
Riboflavin:	0.3mg
Niacin:	3.3mg
Vitamin B6:	0.6mg
Folate:	163mcg
Phosphorus:	195mg
Magnesium:	93mg
Zinc:	1.6mg
Copper:	0.2mg
Manganese:	1.5mg
Selenium:	2.7mcg

Values in % are Percent Daily Value (%DV)

🌿🥕 Moroccan Vegetable Couscous: A Colorful, Flavorful Feast 🍲🌿

Ingredients

Directions

Nutrition Facts

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