Seven-Vegetable Couscous Recipe

Name: Seven-Vegetable Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon ras el hanout (see below); 2 dried bird's-eye or arbol chiles; About 1/2 tsp. salt; 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1 medium carrot, peeled and cut into 1/2-in. dice; 1 medium parsnip, peeled and cut into 1/2-in. dice; 1 medium potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-in. dice; 1 small turnip, peeled and cut into 1/2-in. dice; 1 small orange sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-in. dice; 1 medium or 2 small zucchini, cut into 1/2-in. dice; 1 can (14 or 15 oz.) chickpeas (garbanzos), drained and rinsed; 2 medium tomatoes, cut into 1/2-in. dice (optional); 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley; 2 cups couscous; 1 preserved lemon, pulp removed, rind rinsed and finely chopped (optional; see Notes)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ras el hanout (see below)
2 dried bird's-eye or arbol chiles
About 1/2 tsp. salt
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 medium carrot, peeled and cut into 1/2-in. dice
1 medium parsnip, peeled and cut into 1/2-in. dice
1 medium potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-in. dice
1 small turnip, peeled and cut into 1/2-in. dice
1 small orange sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-in. dice
1 medium or 2 small zucchini, cut into 1/2-in. dice
1 can (14 or 15 oz.) chickpeas (garbanzos), drained and rinsed
2 medium tomatoes, cut into 1/2-in. dice (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 cups couscous
1 preserved lemon, pulp removed, rind rinsed and finely chopped (optional; see Notes)

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In a large pot over medium-high heat, cook oil and garlic until fragrant, 1 minute. Add ras el hanout and chiles and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add 1/2 tsp. salt, 3 cups broth, 2 cups water, carrot, parsnip, potato, turnip, sweet potato, and zucchini. Bring to a boil. Add chickpeas, lower heat, and simmer vegetables until just tender, 15 minutes. Add tomatoes, if using, and parsley. Cook vegetables until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add salt to taste.
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Bring remaining cup broth and 1 1/4 cups water to a boil in a medium pot. Add couscous, cover, and turn off heat. Let sit 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
3
Remove chiles from vegetables and discard. Serve vegetables over couscous, garnished with preserved lemon if you like.
4
Ras el hanout: Mix together 1/2 tsp. each ground ginger, turmeric, and coriander; 1/4 tsp. each freshly ground black pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, and saffron (optional); 1/8 tsp. each ground allspice, cloves, and mace; and crushed seeds from 6 cardamom pods (optional).
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Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

687

kcal

Calories

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.
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

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.

My Personal Notes

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 cloves garlic, minced, 1 tablespoon ras el hanout (see below), 2 dried bird's-eye or arbol chiles, and more.

Yes, Seven-Vegetable Couscous 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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Seven-Vegetable Couscous

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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