One-Pot Moroccan Couscous with Chickpeas and Veggies

⏲️15 Mins | 🥒 One-Pot | 🍽️Vegan | Non-Vegan

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Hello Quick Meals
October 02, 2023

Moroccan Couscous with Chickpeas and Veggies

In just 15 minutes, you can whip up a delightful One-Pot Moroccan Couscous with Chickpeas and veggies—a quick, healthy, and protein-packed vegan lunch or dinner option. Plus, it offers an oil-free alternative. - Add that this recipe can also be made with meat.

✔️ Dietary Features:

VEGAN OPTION

🌱 Vegan

🥕 Plant-based

🌾 Vegetarian

🚫 Oil-free option available

🥦 Packed with veggies

💪 High in protein (thanks to chickpeas)

🍚 Contains couscous (a versatile grain)

NON-VEGAN OPTION

✔️ Non-Vegan (Contains meat)

🥩 Contains meat (Specify the type of meat used, e.g., chicken, beef, lamb) 🧀 May include dairy (if any dairy products are used)

🍖 High in protein

🌾 Contains couscous (a versatile grain)

🥦 Packed with veggies

Reasons to enjoy this delicious dish:

VEGAN OPTION

🕒 Quick and Easy: With a 15-minute preparation time, it's perfect for busy schedules and last-minute meals.

🍲 One-Pot Wonder: Minimal dishes to wash means more time to enjoy your meal and less time spent on cleanup.

🌱 Vegan and Healthy: Packed with nutritious veggies and chickpeas, it's a wholesome and plant-based option.

NO VEGAN OPTION

🔀 Versatile: Customize the dish with your favorite meat, whether it's succulent chicken, savory beef, or tender lamb, to suit your taste preferences.

⏲️ Quick: Despite the inclusion of meat, it remains a quick and convenient option for those busy days when you need a satisfying meal in a hurry.

🍲 One-Pot Wonder: Enjoy all the benefits of a one-pot meal, with less cleanup and more time to enjoy your culinary creation.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable broth

  • 1 medium red onion, diced

  • 1 large bell pepper, diced

  • 1 medium carrot, diced

  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced

  • ¾ teaspoon paprika

  • ¾ teaspoon ground cumin

  • ¾ teaspoon ground coriander

  • ½ teaspoon turmeric

  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon

  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • Salt and black pepper to taste

  • 15 ounces canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed (equivalent to 1 ½ cups)

  • 1 cup Moroccan couscous

  • 1 ½ cups vegetable broth

  • ½ cup chopped parsley, plus more for garnish

  • Zest and juice of 1 small lemon (adjust to taste)

  • Optional for serving: 2 small avocados, chopped, and vegan sour cream

🔥HOT BUYS

INSTRUCTIONS - VEGAN OPTIONS

Cook Veggies: Begin by heating up the olive oil (or vegetable broth) in a medium-large skillet over medium heat. Toss in the diced red onion, bell pepper, and carrot, and cook for approximately 5 minutes, or until they become tender. Stir in the minced garlic and let it cook for an additional 30 seconds.

Add Spices: Sprinkle in the paprika, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne, along with some salt and pepper. Continue to cook for about 1 minute, allowing the spices to infuse the vegetables. Then, add the chickpeas and cook for an additional minute while stirring to ensure everything blends together nicely.

Reconstitute Couscous: Pour in the vegetable broth and let it simmer for about 1 more minute. Remove the skillet from heat, and add the Moroccan couscous and chopped parsley. Stir until the couscous is fully combined with the other ingredients. Use the back of a spoon to flatten the top so that the couscous is evenly distributed. Allow it to sit for approximately 5 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed.

Season: Grate some lemon zest onto the couscous using a microplane zester. Then, add lemon juice, salt, and pepper according to your taste. Gently fluff the couscous with a fork to incorporate the flavors.

Optional for Serving: If you desire, serve your One-Pot Moroccan Couscous with Chickpeas with a dollop of vegan sour cream and a side of chopped avocado. Enjoy your delicious and nutritious meal!

RECIPE'S PERFECT MATCH

INSTRUCTIONS - NO VEGAN OPTIONS

If you want to adjust the recipe to include meat, you can follow these tips:

Choose Your Meat: Select meat according to your preference, such as chicken, lamb, beef, or any other meat you like.

Prepare the Meat: Cut the meat into small cubes or strips to ensure quick cooking.

Cook the Meat: Add the chopped meat alongside the onion, bell pepper, and carrot when you start cooking. Cook until the meat is fully cooked and no longer pink.

Adjust the Spices: Adjust the seasonings according to the type of meat you're using. For example, you can add more paprika, cinnamon, or any other spices that complement the meat.

Proceed with the Recipe: Continue with the recipe as usual, including cooking the couscous and adding the piquanté peppers, chickpeas, and other ingredients.

With these adaptations, you can enjoy a delicious meat version of this recipe. Remember to cook the meat thoroughly to ensure it's safe to eat.

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