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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
  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
Vegetables
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1 cup chopped zucchini
  • 1 cup chickpeas canned or cooked
Spices
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
Herbs
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, bring vegetable broth to a boil.
  2. Add couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
  3. Fluff couscous with a fork and set aside.
Cooking Vegetables
  1. In the same pot, sauté carrots and zucchini until tender.
  2. Add chickpeas and spices, and cook for another 5 minutes.
Combining
  1. Mix the cooked vegetables with the couscous.
  2. Garnish with parsley and cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve warm and enjoy with a side of yogurt or salad.

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