Moroccan Chickpea Couscous Bowl

Name: Moroccan Chickpea Couscous Bowl
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1.5 cups couscous; 1.5 cups vegetable broth; 1 can chickpeas; 1 can diced tomatoes; 1 medium red bell pepper; 1/2 cup dried apricots; 3 cups spinach; 1 small onion; 1 teaspoon cumin powder; 1 teaspoon coriander powder; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 2 tablespoons olive oil

A fragrant and exotic bowl featuring fluffy couscous, tender chickpeas, and sweet dried apricots infused with warming spices.

Moroccan⏱ 25 min⚠ Contains 2 allergen(s)

✨ High in fiber✨ Excellent source of vitamin C✨ Good source of protein

Ingredients

Couscous1.5 cups
Vegetable broth1.5 cups
Chickpeas1 can
Diced tomatoes1 can
Red bell pepper1 medium
Dried apricots1/2 cup
Spinach3 cups
Onion1 small
Cumin powder1 teaspoon
Coriander powder1 teaspoon
Turmeric powder1/2 teaspoon
Olive oil2 tablespoons

Nutrition (per serving, makes 4)

Calories451 kcal

Protein14.9 g

Carbs79.3 g

Fat9.3 g

Fiber10.3 g

Sugar14.9 g

Sodium399 mg

Vitamin C78 mg

Iron2.9 mg

Calcium59 mg

Potassium928 mg

Estimated values.

Steps

1Prepare couscous according to package directions using vegetable broth; fluff with a fork and set aside.
2Chop onion and red bell pepper. In a large pot, heat olive oil and sauté onion and bell pepper until softened.
3Stir in cumin, coriander, and turmeric powders, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
4Add rinsed chickpeas, diced tomatoes (undrained), and chopped dried apricots to the pot, simmering for 10-15 minutes.
5Stir in fresh spinach until just wilted. Serve the chickpea mixture over the fluffy couscous.