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Vegetable Couscous with Chickpeas

Vegetable Couscous with Chickpeas

The quintessential Friday lunch in Morocco, this dish is a celebration of vegetables and grains. A fluffy bed of steamed couscous is topped with a hearty stew of seasonal vegetables like carrots, zucchini, turnips, and pumpkin, all cooked in a fragrant, spiced broth. The addition of chickpeas adds protein and texture, making it a wholesome and satisfying meal for the whole family.

Recipe Details

Prep Time: 25
Cook Time: 60
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Medium

Ingredients

  • 500g medium couscous
  • 600ml water or broth
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 3 tomatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 4 carrots, peeled and halved
  • 2 turnips, peeled and quartered
  • 2 zucchini, halved
  • 200g pumpkin, peeled and cubed
  • 200g cooked chickpeas
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp ginger
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 60ml olive oil
  • 1 liter water
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 small bunch fresh cilantro, tied

The quintessential Friday lunch in Morocco, this dish is a celebration of vegetables and grains. A fluffy bed of steamed couscous is topped with a hearty stew of seasonal vegetables like carrots, zucchini, turnips, and pumpkin, all cooked in a fragrant, spiced broth. The addition of chickpeas adds protein and texture, making it a wholesome and satisfying meal for the whole family.

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