Lunch · Moroccan · 20 min
Couscous with Seven Vegetables and Spiced Chickpeas

- Calories
- 726
- Protein
- 24g
- Carbs
- 100g
- Fat
- 27g
Ingredients
- 145.5 g chickpeas
- 1.12 tsp ras el hanout
- 44.8 g couscous
- 78.3 g zucchini
- 56 g carrots
- 44.8 g yellow onion
- 44.8 g turnips
- 44.8 g red bell pepper
- 44.8 g cabbage
- 56 g tomatoes
- 2.2333 clove garlic
- 1.68 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.5667 tsp salt
- 0.3 tsp black pepper
Method
- 01Soak the dried chickpeas in cold water overnight for at least 8 hours. Drain, transfer to a pot with fresh water, bring to a boil, and simmer for 45 minutes until tender. Drain well.
- 02In a medium bowl, pour 80 ml boiling water over the dry couscous, cover tightly with a plate or wrap, and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- 03Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- 04Add the chopped carrots, turnips, cabbage, red bell pepper, zucchini, and tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for 8-10 minutes until tender-crisp.
- 05Add the simmered chickpeas, ras el hanout, remaining half tablespoon olive oil, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Sauté for another 5 minutes until the chickpeas are lightly browned and fragrant.
- 06Fold in the fluffed couscous to warm through and combine all components.
- 07Plate the dish in a wide shallow bowl, piling the spiced vegetables and chickpeas evenly over the fluffy couscous. Serve hot.