Moroccan Couscous With Chickpeas And Peppers Recipe

Recipe By The Spruce Eats

Couscous and chickpeas form the base of this moroccan vegetarian and vegan pilaf or salad. A hearty variety of spices, including ginger, paprika and allspice, give this moroccan couscous recipe it's unique flavor, and the lovely textures and flavors of the other ingredients, including sweet potato, zucchini, chickpeas and bell peppers, pine nuts and raisins, balance out the simplicity of the couscous to create a dish that ends up being quite varied and exciting. Don't be intimidated by the long ingredients list of this couscous dish, as it really is simple to prepare, and many of the ingredients are just spices, some of which are quite common and you likely already have. Plus, the couscous itself takes just minutes to prepare. Feel free to omit one or two of the spices, if don't have them on hand, but the combination of all of them together is really what gives this couscous its unique moroccan-inspired flavor and fragrance. If you like moroccan flavors or couscous dishes, try this easy vegetarian and vegan couscous and chickpea pilaf. This recipe is both vegetarian and vegan, but couscous isn't gluten-free. If you need this recipe to be gluten-free, just swap out the couscous for a gluten-free substitute, such as quinoa or another gluten-free grain if you were looking for a gluten-free vegan version, and adjust the cooking time accordingly. Enjoy

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Ingredients for Moroccan Couscous With Chickpeas And Peppers Recipe

  • 1/4 Sweet Potato
  • 1/4 Zucchini
  • 1/2 Cloves Garlic
  • 1/4 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 0.06 cup Water
  • 3.75 ounce 1 Can Chickpeas
  • 1/2 Red or yellow bell peppers
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cumin
  • 0.13 teaspoon Ground allspice
  • 0.13 teaspoon Ginger
  • 0.13 teaspoon Paprika
  • dash Dash cayenne pepper
  • dash Dash cinnamon
  • 0.06 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 0.06 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Couscous, uncooked
  • 3/4 cup Water for cooking couscous
Nutrition
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619
calories per serving
14 g Fat31 g Protein88 g Carbs53 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    14g
  • Protein
    31g
  • Carbs
    88g
  • Fiber
    53g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    88g
  • Protein
    31g
  • Fiber
    53g

Fats

  • Fat
    14g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    281mg
  • Iron
    14mg
  • Vitamin A
    3330mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    8mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    300mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    7mg
  • Vitamin E
    3mg
  • Copper
    2mcg
  • Magnesium
    366mg
  • Manganese
    5mg
  • Phosphorus
    530mg
  • Selenium
    58mcg
  • Zinc
    5mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By The Spruce Eats