Israeli Moroccan Couscous

Israeli Moroccan Couscous

The vegetables can be cubed, but will take longer to cook.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Yield:
8 servings
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 carrots, peeled and julienned
  • 2 turnips, peeled and julienned
  • 1 sweet potato, julienned
  • 1 zucchini, julienned
  • 1 red bell pepper, julienned
  • 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 pinch saffron
  • 1 pinch curry powder
  • 2 cups uncooked couscous

Directions

Step 1
Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat; saute onion until golden. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Stir in carrots, turnips and sweet potato. Reduce heat to medium and simmer 15 minutes.

Step 2
Reduce heat to low and add zucchini and red bell pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes.

Step 3
Stir in garbanzo beans, tomato sauce, cinnamon, turmeric, saffron and curry powder. Simmer until heated through.

Step 4
Meanwhile, bring 2 1/2 cups water to a boil. Stir in couscous, cover and remove from heat. Let stand 5 to 7 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve with vegetables on top.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

282
Calories
3g
Fat
55g
Carbs
9g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 282
% Daily Value *
Total Fat3g 4%
Saturated Fat0g 2%
Sodium634mg 28%
Total Carbohydrate55g 20%
Dietary Fiber7g 26%
Total Sugars8g
Protein9g
Vitamin C39mg 193%
Calcium64mg 5%
Iron2mg 12%
Potassium549mg 12%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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