Couscous Shepherds Pie Recipe

Name: Couscous Shepherds Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 Tbs. olive oil, divided; 1 small onion, thinly sliced (1 cup); 34 Tbs. ras el hanout; 2 15-oz. cans crushed tomatoes; 4 carrots, cut into 1-inch chunks (1 cup); 1 turnip, cut into 1-inch chunks (1 cup); 2 zucchini, cut into 1-inch chunks (1 cup); 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas, or 1 15-oz. can chickpeas, rinsed and drained, divided; 1 1/2 cups couscous; 1 tsp. salt

Servings: persons

1
Heat 2 Tbs.
2
oil in saucepan over medium heat.
3
Add onion, and saute 5 minutes.
4
Add ras el hanout, and saute 1 minute, or until spices darken.
5
Stir in tomatoes and 3 cups water, and season with salt and pepper, if desired.
6
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes.
7
Add carrots and turnip, cover, and cook 10 minutes.
8
Add zucchini and 3/4 cup chickpeas, and cook 5 minutes more.
9
Puree remaining 3/4 cup chickpeas in food processor until mostly smooth.
10
Stir pureed chickpeas into vegetable mixture, and season with salt and pepper, if desired.
11
Pour vegetable mixture into 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
12
Preheat oven to 350F.
13
Combine couscous and salt in large heat-proof bowl.
14
Cover with 3 cups boiling water, cover bowl, and let stand 5 minutes, or until all water is absorbed.
15
Fluff with fork, and stir in remaining 2 Tbs.
16
oil.
17
Spread couscous over vegetable mixture in baking dish.
18
Bake 30 minutes, or until couscous begins to brown on top.
19
Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

1072

kcal

Calories

102

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 Tbs. olive oil, divided, 1 small onion, thinly sliced (1 cup), 34 Tbs. ras el hanout, 2 15-oz. cans crushed tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Couscous Shepherds Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Couscous Shepherds Pie

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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