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Moroccan Couscous

A flavorful and aromatic dish made with couscous, vegetables, and spices, typical of Moroccan cuisine.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Moroccan
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Couscous Base
  • 2 cups couscous
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
Vegetables
  • 1 cup carrots, diced
  • 1 cup zucchini, diced
  • 1 cup bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup chickpeas, drained
Spices
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Prepare the Couscous
  1. In a couscous pot, bring vegetable broth to a boil. Stir in couscous and olive oil, remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes.
Cook the Vegetables
  1. In a separate pan, sauté carrots, zucchini, and bell pepper in olive oil until tender. Add chickpeas and spices, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
Combine and Serve
  1. Fluff the couscous with a fork and mix in the sautéed vegetables. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to add any other vegetables or spices according to your taste.

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