Moroccan Couscous Pilaf Recipe

Name: Moroccan Couscous Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup diced butternut squash; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 small yellow onion, diced; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 1 cup couscous, preferably whole-wheat; 2 cups boiling water; 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 2 tablespoons Italian parsley

Servings: persons

1 cup diced butternut squash
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 small yellow onion, diced
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 cup couscous, preferably whole-wheat
2 cups boiling water
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons Italian parsley

1
Place squash in a vegetable steaming basket over boiling water.
2
Cover and steam until tender, about 5 minutes.
3
Set aside.
4
Spray a large saucepan with cooking spray and set the pan over medium heat.
5
Add bell peppers and onions and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.
6
Add all seasonings/spices and stir to coat the vegetables.
7
Add couscous and cook for 2 minutes.
8
Remove the pan from the heat.
9
Add boiling water to the pan.
10
Cover and set aside for 7 minutes to steam.
11
Fluff gently with a fork and add steamed squash, chickpeas and parsley.
12
Toss to mix, serve warm.

1538

kcal

Calories

167

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup diced butternut squash, 1 red bell pepper, diced, 1 small yellow onion, diced, 1 teaspoon sea salt, and more.

Yes, Moroccan Couscous Pilaf falls under the General 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 Pilaf

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