Description
A flavorful Maghreb Spiced Couscous Bowl that combines spices, vegetables, and chickpeas for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil.
- Stir in the couscous, olive oil, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
- Remove from heat, cover, and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the couscous with a fork and let it cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
- Add the fluffed couscous to the vegetable mixture and drizzle with lemon juice.
- Toss gently to combine.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For added protein, consider mixing in grilled chicken or feta cheese.
- You can substitute quinoa for couscous for a gluten-free option.
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Maghreb
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Maghreb Spiced Couscous Bowl