Moroccan Couscous With Green Beans
Couscous is a staple food in many North African countries, including Morocco. It is made from semolina, which is a type of wheat. The traditional way of preparing couscous involves steaming it in a special pot called a couscoussier.
This is vegan and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Couscous
- 1 pound Green Beans
- 1 medium Onion
- 2 clove Garlic
- 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
- 1 teaspoon Ground Turmeric
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 2 cup Vegetable Stock
- 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 2 tablespoon Fresh Mint Leaves
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- Cook the couscous according to package instructions.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until softened.
- Add the ground cumin, ground coriander, ground turmeric, and ground cinnamon to the pot. Stir to coat the onions and garlic in the spices.
- Add the green beans and vegetable stock to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, until the green beans are tender.
- Fluff the cooked couscous with a fork and add it to the pot. Stir to combine with the green beans and spices.
- Remove from heat and let the couscous and green beans rest for 5 minutes.
- Stir in lemon juice, fresh mint leaves, salt, and black pepper.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8g13%
- Total Carbohydrate 60g20%
- Sugars 8g
- Protein 10g20%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.