Roasted Vegetable Couscous With Chickpeas And Onion

Name: Roasted Vegetable Couscous With Chickpeas And Onion–Pine Nut Topping (Al Cuscus Bil Khodar Al-Mausim)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Couscous:; 5 cups diced peeled sweet potato (about 1 1/2 pounds); 2 cups (1/2-inch) diced peeled parsnips (about 10 ounces); 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 3 carrots, peeled and cut crosswise into 2-inch pieces (about 9 ounces); 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 1 1/4 cups organic vegetable broth (such as Emeril's); 1 cup uncooked couscous; 1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained; Topping:; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 yellow onion, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices, separated into rings; 1/4 cup pine nuts; 1/4 cup raisins; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 tablespoon honey

Servings: persons

Couscous:
5 cups diced peeled sweet potato (about 1 1/2 pounds)
2 cups (1/2-inch) diced peeled parsnips (about 10 ounces)
1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 carrots, peeled and cut crosswise into 2-inch pieces (about 9 ounces)
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1 1/4 cups organic vegetable broth (such as Emeril's)
1 cup uncooked couscous
1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained
Topping:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices, separated into rings
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup raisins
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon honey

1
Preheat oven to 450u00b0.
2
To prepare couscous, combine the first 5 ingredients in a large bowl; stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt. Place potato mixture on a baking sheet. Bake at 450u00b0 for 30 minutes or until the vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
3
Bring broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in couscous and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork; gently stir in chickpeas. Keep warm.
4
To prepare topping, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion to pan; cook 12 minutes or until tender and golden brown, stirring occasionally. Add pine nuts and raisins; cook 2 minutes. Stir in cinnamon; cook 30 seconds. Stir in honey, and remove from heat.
5
Mound couscous in the middle of a serving platter. Place the roasted vegetables around base of couscous. Arrange 5 carrots vertically around couscous; spoon topping over top of couscous.

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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.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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: Couscous:, 5 cups diced peeled sweet potato (about 1 1/2 pounds), 2 cups (1/2-inch) diced peeled parsnips (about 10 ounces), 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Roasted Vegetable Couscous With Chickpeas And Onion–Pine Nut Topping (Al Cuscus Bil Khodar Al-Mausim) falls under the Vegetarian 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.

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Roasted Vegetable Couscous With Chickpeas And Onion–Pine Nut Topping (Al Cuscus Bil Khodar Al-Mausim)

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