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One-Pot Moroccan Couscous with Chickpeas

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A quick and colorful one-pot meal featuring Moroccan spices, chickpeas, and vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 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
  • 3/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 15 ounces chickpeas, canned, drained and rinsed (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 5 Peppadew piquanté peppers, jarred, chopped (or 1/4 cup golden raisins)
  • 1 cup Moroccan couscous
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup chopped parsley (plus more for garnish)
  • 1 small lemon, zest and juice (or to taste)
  • 2 small avocados, chopped
  • Vegan sour cream, for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a medium-large skillet over medium heat. Add the red onion, pepper, and carrot and cook for about 5 minutes, or until just tender. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.
  2. Add the paprika, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne, salt, and pepper and cook for 1 minute more. Add the Peppadew peppers and chickpeas and cook for 1 minute, stirring to combine.
  3. Add the broth and cook for about 1 minute more, or until just simmering. Remove from the heat. Add the couscous and parsley and mix until the couscous is fully incorporated. Flatten the top with a spoon so the couscous is submerged. Let stand for about 5 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed.
  4. Grate lemon zest onto the couscous using a microplane zester. Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste. Fluff with a fork and serve.
  5. Serve warm in bowls with slices of avocado and a spoon of vegan sour cream on top if you like.

Notes

For creaminess, add diced avocado and vegan sour cream. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to four days.

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Find it online: https://voxrecipes.com/one-pot-moroccan-couscous-chickpeas-recipe/