Moroccan Couscous with Roasted Vegetables, Chick Peas and Almonds

Name: Moroccan Couscous with Roasted Vegetables, Chick Peas and Almonds
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 32 min
Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients: 1 large red bell pepper, (cored and diced); 2 medium carrots, (halved through length and sliced fairly thin); 1 small red onion, (diced into 1-inch chunks); 1 medium zucchini, (halved through the length and sliced); 4 Tbsp olive oil, (divided); 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice; 2 tsp minced garlic ((2 cloves)); 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; Salt; 1 1/3 cups dry couscous; 1 (14.5 oz) can low-sodium chicken broth; 1/2 tsp turmeric; 1/2 cup raisins; 1 (14 oz) can chick peas, (drained and rinsed); 1/2 cup slivered almonds, (toasted); 3 Tbsp minced fresh cilantro; 2 Tbsp minced fresh mint

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:22min

My favorite couscous recipe! It's brimming with bright Moroccon flavors and packed with fresh veggies. You even get some protein from the almonds and chick peas. It's a great lunch on it's own or for dinner pair it with chicken, lamb or beef. It makes great leftovers too!

Updated at: Sun, 27 Jul 2025 03:16:20 GMT