Moroccan Couscous Recipe

Name: Moroccan Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 onion, diced; 3 cups vegetable broth; 2 carrots, chopped; 1 sweet potato, diced; 1 zucchini, diced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 turnip, diced (optional); 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained; 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 pinch saffron; 1 pinch curry powder; 2 cups couscous, uncooked

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, diced
3 cups vegetable broth
2 carrots, chopped
1 sweet potato, diced
1 zucchini, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 turnip, diced (optional)
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 pinch saffron
1 pinch curry powder
2 cups couscous, uncooked

1
Heat oil in large pot over medium-high heat; saute onion until golden.
2
Pour in vegetable broth and bring to boil.
3
Stir in carrots, sweet potato and turnip (if using). Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
4
Reduce heat to low and add zucchini and red pepper. simmer 20 minutes.
5
Stir in beans, tomato sauce and spices. Simmer until heated.
6
Meanwhile, bring 2 1/2 cups water to boil. Stir in couscous, cover and remove from heat. Let stand 5 - 7 minutes.
7
Fluff with fork and serve with vegetables on top.

145

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 onion, diced, 3 cups vegetable broth, 2 carrots, chopped, and more.

Yes, Moroccan Couscous falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Moroccan Couscous

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