Moroccan Style Couscous

Couscous is a staple food in many North African countries, including Morocco. It is traditionally steamed and served with various vegetables, meats, and spices.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.

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Moroccan Style Couscous

Cooking Method: Boiling, Steaming Cuisine: Moroccan Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Couscous
• 2 cup Vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 medium Carrot
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1 can Chickpeas
• 0.5 cup Raisins
• 2 tablespoon Fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoon Fresh mint leaves
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and garlic. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add ground cumin, ground coriander, and ground cinnamon. Stir well to coat the vegetables.
3. Add vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Stir in couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
4. Fluff the couscous with a fork. Stir in chickpeas, raisins, fresh cilantro, fresh mint leaves, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
5. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 55g19%

Sugars 10g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.