Spicy Vegetable Couscous Recipe

Name: Spicy Vegetable Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon pine nuts; 1 onion, sliced; 1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon fresh ginger or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 300 g chickpeas, drained (canned or freshly cooked dried chickpeas); 1 red capsicum, chopped; 1/2 - 1 bunch spinach, leaves shredded; 1 large zucchini, sliced; 1 carrot, sliced; 1 (440 g) can peeled tomatoes; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1/2 cup wine (optional); cracked pepper; 2 cups couscous; 2 cups water

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon pine nuts
1 onion, sliced
1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon fresh ginger or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
300 g chickpeas, drained (canned or freshly cooked dried chickpeas)
1 red capsicum, chopped
1/2 - 1 bunch spinach, leaves shredded
1 large zucchini, sliced
1 carrot, sliced
1 (440 g) can peeled tomatoes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 cup wine (optional)
cracked pepper
2 cups couscous
2 cups water

1
Place pine nuts in frying pan and toast lightly for 1 minute.
2
Add onion, chilli sauce, cumin and ginger and stir over a high heat for 5 minutes or until onions are soft.
3
Add chickpeas, capsicum, spinach, zucchini, and carrot, and stir-fry for 4 minutes.
4
Add remaining ingredients and cook for 4 minutes longer or until vegetables are soft.
5
Meanwhile prepare couscous.
6
Place couscous in a serving bowl, pour on boiling water, cover and set aside for 3 minutes.
7
Use a fork to rake the couscous to separate grains.
8
Top with vegetable mixture.

186

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* 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

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: 1 tablespoon pine nuts, 1 onion, sliced, 1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Spicy Vegetable 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!

Spicy Vegetable Couscous

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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