Description
Moroccan Couscous with Roast Vegetables is a delightful dish that brings together vibrant flavors and nourishing ingredients. This easy-to-make recipe features an array of roasted vegetables, chickpeas, and aromatic Moroccan spices, making it a nutritious and satisfying meal perfect for any occasion. Whether served as a hearty main course or a colorful side dish, the combination of textures and tastes will impress your family and guests alike. Plus, its quick preparation time makes it ideal for busy weeknights or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 zucchini (sliced)
- 1 red onion (sliced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 2 carrots (sliced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 cup couscous (whole wheat for extra fiber, if preferred)
- 1 cup water or vegetable broth
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 1/4 cup toasted almonds (chopped)
- 1/4 cup dried apricots or raisins (chopped)
- Fresh parsley or cilantro (chopped)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine all chopped vegetables. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, then sprinkle in ground cumin, smoked paprika, ground coriander, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Toss until everything is well coated.
- Spread the seasoned vegetables evenly on a baking sheet. Place them in the preheated oven and roast for about 25-30 minutes until they are tender and slightly caramelized.
- While the vegetables are roasting, bring 1 cup of water or vegetable broth to a boil in a saucepan. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Stir in 1 cup of couscous, cover tightly, remove from heat, and let sit for about 5 minutes.
- After resting, fluff the couscous with a fork. Incorporate rinsed chickpeas into the couscous for added protein.
- Combine roasted vegetables with fluffy couscous in a large serving bowl. Top with chopped almonds, dried apricots or raisins, and fresh herbs. Serve warm with lemon wedges on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 215mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg