Moroccan Couscous

Name: Moroccan Couscous
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Moroccan Imperial & Coastal
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion; 3 cup vegetable broth; 2 carrots; 1 sweet potato; 1 zucchini; 1 red bell pepper; 1 turnip; 1 can garbanzo beans (15 ounce); 1 can tomato sauce (15 ounce); 0.25 tsp cinnamon; 0.5 tsp ground turmeric; 1 pinch saffron; 1 pinch curry powder; 2 cup couscous

Chickpeas, couscous and carrots simmered on the stove and spiced with cinnamon and turmeric. Serve with vegetables on top.

45 min · Serves 8 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 10 min · Cook 35 min · 45 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Heat oil in large pot over medium-high heat; saute onion until golden. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to boil.
2
Stir in carrots, sweet potato and turnip (if using). Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes. Reduce heat to low and add zucchini and red pepper. simmer 20 minutes.
3
Stir in beans, tomato sauce and spices. Simmer until heated. Meanwhile, bring 2 1/2 cups water to boil. Stir in couscous, cover and remove from heat. Let stand 5 - 7 minutes.
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4
Fluff with fork and serve with vegetables on top.