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!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Fluff the couscous with a fork and set aside, keeping it covered to stay warm.

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until softened.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic, diced carrot, and diced zucchini to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Add the cooked couscous to the skillet and gently mix to combine all the ingredients. Remove the skillet from heat.

Step 7

Stir in the chopped fresh parsley and lemon juice. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.

Step 8

Transfer the couscous mixture to a serving dish and garnish with toasted slivered almonds.

Step 9

Serve warm as a flavorful side dish or enjoy as a main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1279.4 grams (1279.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1386

Total Fat 64.40g	83%
Saturated Fat 7.70g	39%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.80g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4808mg	209%
Total Carbohydrate 177.40g	65%
Dietary Fiber 31.20g	111%
Total Sugars 62.40g
Protein 40.80g	82%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 434mg	33%
Iron 12mg	64%
Potassium 2775mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.9%

Protein: 11.2%

Carbs: 48.9%