Microwave Moroccan Couscous

Name: Microwave Moroccan Couscous
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 12 min
Cuisine: Moroccan, African
Ingredients: 150 g couscous; 250 ml boiling vegetable broth or water; 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter; 100 g canned chickpeas (rinsed & drained); 100 g frozen or chopped mixed vegetables (e.g., carrots, peas, zucchini, red pepper); 2 eggs (optional for protein — leave out or replace with tofu or more chickpeas if vegan); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon paprika; ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric; Salt & pepper to taste; Optional toppings: chopped fresh coriander, raisins, lemon zest, harissa or hot sauce

5 steps

Prep:8minCook:4min

cozy, summery couscous to warm your heart in the sunny weather with chickpeas and soft, sweet vegetables with aromatic spices. ready in under 10 minutes

Updated at: Sun, 06 Apr 2025 11:44:42 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories269.8 kcal (13%)

Total Fat6.6 g (9%)

Carbs42.3 g (16%)

Sugars4.6 g (5%)

Protein10.3 g (21%)

Sodium547.8 mg (27%)

Fiber5.9 g (21%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

150gcouscous

250mlvegetable broth

boiling, or water

1 tablespoonolive oil

or butter

100gcanned chickpeas

rinsed & drained

100gfrozen mixed vegetables

or chopped, carrots, peas, zucchini, red pepper

2eggs

optional for protein, leave out or replace with tofu or more chickpeas if vegan

1 teaspoonground cumin

½ teaspoonground cinnamon

½ teaspoonpaprika

¼ teaspoonground turmeric

Optional toppings, chopped

Instructions

Step 1

1. Steam the couscous: Place couscous in a large microwave-safe bowl. Pour in boiling broth, add a drizzle of olive oil or butter, and cover with a plate. Let sit for 5 minutes to absorb the liquid.

Step 2

2. Fluff and spice: Fluff couscous with a fork. Add spices, chickpeas, and frozen vegetables. Mix well.

Step 3

3. Add eggs (if using): Crack 2 eggs directly into the bowl and give it a stir to break the yolks and mix them through. (If you prefer whole eggs or vegan, skip this step.)

Step 4

4. Microwave: Microwave for 3–4 minutes, stir well, then microwave another 2–3 minutes until veggies are tender and egg is cooked through.

Step 5

5. Finish: Top with chopped fresh herbs, a spoonful of harissa, a sprinkle of lemon zest, or a handful of raisins or chopped dates for a sweet-savoury pop