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Moroccan Couscous with Chickpeas

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.

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

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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

Nutrition Information

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

% 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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.