Algerian Couscous
Couscous is a staple food in many North African countries and is traditionally prepared by steaming it over a stew of vegetables and meat.
This is vegan and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.
Ingredients
- 2 cup Couscous
- 4 cup Vegetable broth
- 1 can Chickpeas
- 2 medium Carrots
- 2 medium Zucchini
- 2 medium Potatoes
- 1 medium Onion
- 2 clove Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon Ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley
- 4 piece Lemon wedges
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic cloves. Cook until onion becomes translucent.
- Add ground cumin, ground coriander, ground turmeric, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
- Add chopped carrots, zucchini, and potatoes. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Add vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Rinse and drain chickpeas. Add them to the pot and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
- In a separate pot, prepare couscous according to package instructions.
- Fluff the cooked couscous with a fork and serve it with the vegetable stew.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
- Enjoy your delicious Algerian Couscous!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 400kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8g13%
- Total Carbohydrate 70g24%
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 12g24%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.