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Moroccan couscous

A flavorful Moroccan couscous recipe with roasted vegetables, chickpeas, and almonds.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 7
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 large red bell pepper
  • 2 medium carrots
  • 1 small red onion
  • 1 medium zucchini
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1.33 cups dry couscous
  • 1 can low-sodium chicken broth
  • 0.5 teaspoons turmeric
  • 0.5 cup raisins
  • 1 can chick peas drained and rinsed
  • 0.5 cup slivered almonds toasted
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh mint

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with non-stick spray. Place bell pepper, carrots, onion, and zucchini on the sheet.
  2. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, season with salt, and toss to coat. Roast for about 15 minutes, tossing once halfway.
  3. Optionally, move oven rack closer to broiler and broil for 1-2 minutes to add a light char.
  4. While vegetables roast, whisk together remaining olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and salt in a small bowl.
  5. Bring chicken broth, turmeric, and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a boil. Place couscous and raisins in a large bowl, pour hot broth over and stir. Cover and let rest for 5 minutes.
  6. Add roasted vegetables, chickpeas, almonds, cilantro, and mint to the couscous mixture. Toss to combine and season with additional salt if needed.

Notes

This Moroccan couscous is perfect for a flavorful lunch or dinner, packed with roasted veggies and aromatic spices.