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Tunisian Vegetable Couscous Recipe

A flavorful and hearty vegan couscous dish with a mix of vegetables and chickpeas.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Tunisian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 1 zucchini, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped onion and cook until soft.
  3. Add carrots, zucchini, and red bell pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in cumin, coriander, and paprika. Cook for another minute.
  5. Add vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
  6. Stir in couscous and chickpeas. Cover and remove from heat. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  7. Fluff couscous with a fork and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Couscous, Vegan, Vegetable
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