Tunisian Couscous Recipe

Name: Tunisian Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked couscous; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, cubed; 1 large green pepper, cubed; 1 large zucchini, cubed; 2 potatoes; 2 carrots; 14 ounces chickpeas; 4 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon chili paste or 1 tablespoon harissa; 1/2 tablespoon paprika; 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon; 1/2 tablespoon cumin; 1 teaspoon salt and pepper

Servings: persons

2 cups uncooked couscous
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, cubed
1 large green pepper, cubed
1 large zucchini, cubed
2 potatoes
2 carrots
14 ounces chickpeas
4 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon chili paste or 1 tablespoon harissa
1/2 tablespoon paprika
1/2 tablespoon cinnamon
1/2 tablespoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt and pepper

1
Saute onion and olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
2
Add tomato paste, chickpeas, and 1 cup of water, and allow to boil for 15 minutes.
3
Cut vegetables, place them into pot, add 4 1/4 cup of water, and bring to a boil. Allow to cook for 30-45 minutes, or until veggies are cooked.
4
To prepare couscous, place it into a colander or sifter, replacing about 1 cup water with tomato sauce. (NOTE: I used couscous that only needed to sit in hot water for 5 minutes to cook. When doing so, I used 1 cup water and 1 cup of the sauce).
5
Place couscous in a large bowl, pour some of the sauce over it, and arrange vegetables on top.

330

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups uncooked couscous, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 large onion, cubed, 1 large green pepper, cubed, and more.

Yes, Tunisian 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.

Tunisian Couscous

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