5 from 3 votes
Moroccan Couscous
Sweet and nutty, it’s a taste of the middle east! Moroccan Couscous is a tough recipe to beat. Savor in the flavor of Morocco from the comfort of your home.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
371 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Moroccan
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups couscous
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 3/4 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric ground
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 red onion diced, small
- 1 zucchini diced, medium
- 2 carrot grated, medium
- 1 can 14 oz chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup parsley chopped, fresh
- 1/2 cup almonds toasted, slivered
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- In a medium saucepan, combine vegetable broth, turmeric, and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Bring to a boil and stir in the couscous. Cover with a lid and remove from heat immediately. Let it sit for 5 minutes. Then fluff couscous with a fork. Add raisins, cover again, and set aside to let the couscous cool slightly.
- On a large sheet pan, add the diced red bell pepper, diced red onion, and diced zucchini. Toss with salt, ground black pepper, and minced garlic. Roast for about 15 minutes or until softened, tossing halfway through.
- In a mason jar, combine 3 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, and ground coriander. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cover and shake well to combine. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, toss prepared couscous with the raisins, roasted vegetables, chickpeas, grated carrots, chopped parsley, and toasted almonds. Add the dressing and toss to combine a few more times. If needed, season with more salt and pepper. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
371kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
53g
(18%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Trans Fat
0.002g
(0%)
Sodium
304mg
(13%)
Potassium
505mg
(11%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
4.657IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
44mg
(49%)
Calcium
68mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 371
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 371kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.002g | 0% |
| Sodium | 304mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 505mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 4.657IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 44mg | 49% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.