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By cookingforpeanuts.com
One-Pot Moroccan Couscous with Chickpeas Recipe
5 steps
Prep:5minCook:15min
15-minute One-Pot Moroccan Couscous with Chickpeas and veggies is an easy vegan lunch or dinner recipe. A quick & healthy, protein and fiber-rich meal. Oil-free option.
Updated at: Wed, 16 Jul 2025 20:23:55 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
48
Low
Glycemic Load
31
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories432.5 kcal (22%)
Total Fat14.5 g (21%)
Carbs65.2 g (25%)
Sugars8.8 g (10%)
Protein13.2 g (26%)
Sodium705.9 mg (35%)
Fiber12.2 g (44%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings

1 tablespoonolive oil
or vegetable broth

1red onion
medium, diced

1bell pepper
large, diced

1carrot
medium, diced

2garlic cloves
large, minced

¾ teaspoonpaprika

¾ teaspoonground cumin

¾ teaspoonground coriander

½ teaspoonturmeric

¼ teaspooncinnamon

¼ teaspooncayenne pepper

salt
to taste

black pepper
to taste

15 ounceschickpeas canned
drained and rinsed

5Peppadew piquanté peppers
jarred, chopped, or 1/4 cup golden raisins

1 cupcouscous
Moroccan

1 ½ cupsvegetable broth

½ cupparsley
chopped, plus more for garnish

1lemon
small, zest and juice, or to taste

2avocados
small, chopped

vegan sour cream
Instructions
Step 1
Cook veggies: 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.
Step 2
Add spices: 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.
Step 3
Reconstitute couscous: 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.
Step 4
Season: Grate lemon zest onto the couscous using a microplane zester. Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste. Fluff with a fork and serve.
Step 5
Optional for serving: Serve with vegan sour cream, and avocado as desired.
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