Moroccan Couscous with Chickpeas

Name: Moroccan Couscous with Chickpeas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large shallot; 1 teaspoon Ras El Hanout seasoning; 2 cloves garlic; 1 cup chicken stock; 1 cup couscous; ½ cup golden raisins; ½ cup dried chopped apricots; 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas; 2 tablespoons minced fresh mint; 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons crumbled Feta cheese

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
249 kcal
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
Moroccan

Moroccan Couscous with Chickpeas

Angela Baker

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This Moroccan couscous with chickpeas is flavored with ras el hanout, golden raisins, dried apricots, and fresh herbs. It's the perfect side dish that packs a punch in the flavor department.

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Ingredients

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1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large shallot minced
1 teaspoon Ras El Hanout seasoning
2 cloves garlic minced
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup couscous
½ cup golden raisins
½ cup dried chopped apricots
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons minced fresh mint
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons crumbled Feta cheese

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Instructions

In a 12 inch inch skillet add olive oil and set over medium heat.
When the oil is hot add the shallot and ras el hanout. Saute until the shallot starts to soften but not brown.
Add in the garlic and saute for another 30 seconds.
Pour in the chicken stock, turn the heat to high and bring the stock to a boil.
When the chicken stock is boiling, take the skillet off the heat and add in the couscous, raisins and apricots and stir to combine.
Add a lid to the skillet and let sit for at about 10 minutes.
Remove the lid, fluff the couscous, stir in the chickpeas, fresh mint, cilantro and sprinkle the top with feta cheese.

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Serving 1g Calories 249kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 372mg (16%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 17g (34%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 249 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1g
Calories	249kcal	12%
Carbohydrates	47g	16%
Protein	9g	18%
Fat	4g	6%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	3g	18%
Cholesterol	1mg	0%
Sodium	372mg	16%
Fiber	6g	24%
Sugar	17g	34%