Description
Couscous Marocain is a vibrant Moroccan dish featuring fluffy couscous combined with colorful vegetables and aromatic spices. This easy-to-make recipe not only delights the taste buds but also fosters connection, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or festive gatherings. With its beautiful presentation and customizable ingredients, Couscous Marocain is the perfect centerpiece for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fine couscous
- 1 ½ cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, bell peppers, zucchini)
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp coriander
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (for sautéing)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (for dressing)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the couscous: In a medium saucepan, bring vegetable broth to a boil. Remove from heat, stir in couscous, cover tightly, and let sit for about 5 minutes.
- Sauté the vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped mixed vegetables and sauté until tender-crisp, about 6 minutes. Stir in cumin and coriander.
- Add chickpeas: Add drained chickpeas to the skillet and stir gently until heated through, about 3 minutes.
- Fluff the couscous: Fluff the couscous with a fork and mix it into the vegetable-chickpea mixture until well combined.
- Dress it up: Whisk together lemon juice, remaining olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Drizzle over the couscous mixture and toss gently.
- Serve: Transfer to plates or a serving bowl. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg