Spiced Vegetables over Cinnamon Couscous Recipe

Name: Spiced Vegetables over Cinnamon Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 cup onion, chopped; 1 cup red bell pepper, chopped; 1 leek, chopped (white part only); 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup carrot, chopped into 1/4-inch rounds; 1 sweet potato, peeled and cut in 1/2-inch pieces; 1 cup parsnip, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces; 1 (1 lb) can stewed tomatoes, undrained; 1 cup vegetable broth; 1 (1 lb) can kidney bean, rinsed and drained; ¼ cup dried apricot, chopped; ¼ cup raisins, chopped; 1 tablespoon honey; ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ground; ½ teaspoon cumin, ground; ¼ teaspoon allspice, ground; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; 1 ½ cups couscous, uncooked; 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon, ground

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1 leek, chopped (white part only)
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup carrot, chopped into 1/4-inch rounds
1 sweet potato, peeled and cut in 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup parsnip, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces
1 (1 lb) can stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 cup vegetable broth
1 (1 lb) can kidney bean, rinsed and drained
¼ cup dried apricot, chopped
¼ cup raisins, chopped
1 tablespoon honey
½ teaspoon cinnamon, ground
½ teaspoon cumin, ground
¼ teaspoon allspice, ground
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 ½ cups couscous, uncooked
1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon, ground

1
Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.
2
Add onion, bell pepper, leek, garlic, carrots, sweet potato, and parsnips.
3
Cook, stirring frequently, 10 minutes.
4
Add small amounts of water as necessary to prevent sticking.
5
Add remaining ingredients.
6
When mixture boils, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until vegetables are tender (15-20 minutes).
7
Prepare couscous: Bring 2-1/4 cups water to a boil.
8
Stir in couscous and cinnamon.
9
Cover and remove from heat.
10
Let stand five minutes.
11
Fluff with a fork before serving.
12
Serve vegetables over couscous.

275

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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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1 cup onion, chopped, 1 cup red bell pepper, chopped, 1 leek, chopped (white part only), and more.

Yes, Spiced Vegetables over Cinnamon 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spiced Vegetables over Cinnamon Couscous

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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