Moroccan Vegetables With Spiced Couscous Recipe

Name: Moroccan Vegetables With Spiced Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 medium onions, thinly sliced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 pinch saffron; 2 cups low sodium vegetable broth; 2 cups broccoli florets; ¼ cup currants; hot pepper sauce; 1 ½ cups couscous; ¼ cup of fresh mint, chopped; ½ teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
1 pinch saffron
2 cups low sodium vegetable broth
2 cups broccoli florets
¼ cup currants
hot pepper sauce
1 ½ cups couscous
¼ cup of fresh mint, chopped
½ teaspoon salt

1
In large nonstick pan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat.
2
Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 5 to 6 minutes.
3
Add garlic, red pepper flakes, cumin and cinnamon and cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4
Add bell pepper, sweet potato, saffron and broth.
5
Increase heat and bring liquid to a boil.
6
Reduce heat, cover pan and simmer, stirring once or twice, until sweet potato is tender, about 10 minutes.
7
Add broccoli, currants and
8
Meanwhile, in medium skillet, heat remaining tablespoon oil over medium heat.
9
Add couscous and cook, stirring often, until lightly coated with oil, 2 to 3 minutes.
10
In small saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil.
11
Add boiling water and pinch of salt to couscous.
12
Stir a couple of times; cover and let stand until all water is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
13
Fluff with fork.
14
Divide couscous among 6 plates, top with mound of vegetables and sprinkle with chopped mint.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 medium onions, thinly sliced, 2 garlic cloves, minced, ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, and more.

Yes, Moroccan Vegetables With Spiced 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 Vegetables With Spiced Couscous

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