Best 6 Roasted Vegetable Stew With Moroccan Couscous Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey to the vibrant markets of Morocco with this delightful Roasted Vegetable Stew with Moroccan Couscous. This hearty and flavorful stew showcases a symphony of roasted vegetables, succulent chickpeas, and a fragrant blend of Moroccan spices, all simmered in a rich and savory broth. Paired with fluffy and aromatic Moroccan couscous, it's a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds. Discover the art of creating this delectable dish with our step-by-step guide, where we'll take you through selecting the freshest vegetables, preparing the aromatic spice blend, and achieving the perfect balance of flavors. Get ready to tantalize your senses with this authentic Moroccan stew, perfect for a cozy dinner party or a wholesome family meal.

**Additional Recipes Featured in the Article:**

1. **Moroccan Spiced Lentil Soup:** Embark on a flavorful adventure with this Moroccan-inspired lentil soup. Brimming with tender lentils, aromatic spices, and a medley of vegetables, this comforting soup is a celebration of Moroccan culinary traditions.

2. **Moroccan Carrot Salad:** Experience the vibrant flavors of Morocco with this refreshing carrot salad. Sweet and tangy with a delightful crunch, this salad features shredded carrots tossed in a zesty dressing of Moroccan spices, lemon juice, and fresh herbs. It's a delightful side dish or a light and healthy lunch option.

3. **Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Apricots:** Dive into the rich and exotic flavors of Morocco with this classic chicken tagine. Tender chicken is braised in a savory blend of Moroccan spices, apricots, and aromatic vegetables, creating a dish that is both comforting and sophisticated. Serve it over fluffy couscous for a truly authentic experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MOROCCAN COUSCOUS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
3/4 cup chopped shallots
3 cups Homemade Chicken Stock, recipe follows, or canned broth
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 cups couscous
1/2 cup pignoli nuts, toasted
1/4 cup currants
3 (5-pound) chickens
3 large onions, unpeeled and quartered
6 carrots, unpeeled and halved
4 celery stalks with leaves, cut in thirds
4 parsnips, unpeeled and cut in 1/2, optional
20 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley
15 sprigs fresh thyme
20 sprigs fresh dill
1 head garlic, unpeeled and cut in 1/2 crosswise
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large saute pan, add the shallots and cook for 3 minutes over medium heat. Add the chicken stock, salt and pepper, raise the heat to high and bring the stock to a boil. Off the heat and add the couscous. Cover the pan and let it sit for 10 minutes.
  • Add the pignoli nuts and currants to the couscous, stir and serve.
  • Place the chickens, onions, carrots, celery, parsnips, parsley, thyme, dill, garlic, salt, and peppercorns in a 16 to 20-quart stockpot with 7 quarts of water and bring to a boil. Skim the surface as needed. Simmer uncovered for 4 hours. Strain the entire contents of the pot through a colander, discarding the chicken and vegetables, and chill. Discard the hardened fat, and then pack the broth in quart containers.

ROASTED-VEGETABLE STEW



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Garden peppers and zucchini star in this simple, nutritious dinner that serves eight. It's so full of flavor, you won't miss the meat!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium eggplant, cut into 1-inch-thick slices
1 large red bell pepper, quartered
1 large green bell pepper, quartered
1 large sweet onion (Bermuda, Maui, Spanish or Walla Walla), quartered
2 medium zucchini, cut into 1-inch-thick slices
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cans (28 oz each) diced tomatoes, undrained
3 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray. Spread cut-up fresh vegetables evenly in pan (pan will be full). In small bowl, mix oil and garlic; drizzle evenly over vegetables.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes, turning vegetables occasionally, until tender and beginning to brown. Cool 5 minutes.
  • In 3-quart Dutch oven or casserole, mix tomatoes, chili powder, cumin and garlic salt. Coarsely chop all roasted vegetables; stir into tomato mixture.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 375°F. Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until mixture is hot and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 1/3 Cups, Sodium 340 mg, Sugar 10 g

MOROCCAN VEGETABLE STEW WITH COUSCOUS



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Low fat, simple and very tasty. This is a great way to get back on track after the Holidays but it's great at any time of the year! Save time by purchasing the squash already cut into cubes.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Stew

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium carrots, sliced 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick
1 1/2 lbs butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
1 (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1/2 cup pitted prunes, chopped
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (more if you like)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup couscous
1 cup vegetable broth
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro or 2 tablespoons parsley

Steps:

  • In a nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium high heat.
  • Add carrots, squash, and onion and cook until golden, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in garbanzo beans, stewed tomatoes, prunes, cinnamon, salt, crushed red pepper, and 1 and 1/2 cups water.
  • Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low and simmer 30 minutes or until all vegetables are tender.
  • Meanwhile, prepare couscous as label directs, but use vegetable broth in place of the water called for on label.
  • Stir cilantro into stew.
  • Spoon stew over couscous to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.1, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 878.9, Carbohydrate 89.9, Fiber 12.8, Sugar 10.2, Protein 14.1

ROASTED VEGETABLE AND BEEF STEW



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This is a very substantial beef stew that is enhanced by roasting to the vegetables prior to adding to the stew. I have perfected it over the years and my family and friends love it. Serve over steamed rice or noodles.

Provided by lisamarie

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Beef

Time 2h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 pounds beef chuck roast, cubed
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
¼ pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
4 carrots, coarsely chopped
4 large russet potatoes, cut into quarters
2 stalks celery, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 bay leaf
2 cups beef broth
½ cup red wine
¼ cup tomato paste
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Place beef cubes in a metal roasting pan and stir in 2 tablespoons olive oil. Put in the oven, on the middle rung and cook for 30 minutes, turning occasionally, until brown and tender.
  • Meanwhile, put onions, mushrooms, carrots, potatoes, celery, and garlic in a roasting pan. Stir in 2 tablespoons olive oil. Place in oven underneath beef. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Remove both beef and vegetable mixture from oven.
  • Remove beef from roasting pan and set aside. Place roasting pan, on medium high heat. Add wine and bring to a boil, scraping up the bits of drippings, stirring. When the bottom of the pan is clear of all browned pieces, remove from heat.
  • Put beef and wine mixture in a Dutch oven and stir in beef broth and add bay leaf and tomato paste. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 40 minutes.
  • Add 2 tablespoons flour to cooked vegetables and toss until all vegetables are coated. Add vegetables to beef stew. Simmer, covered, for 20 minutes, or until vegetables are heated through and tender. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1047.5 calories, Carbohydrate 82.3 g, Cholesterol 161 mg, Fat 55.2 g, Fiber 11.7 g, Protein 51.2 g, SaturatedFat 18.6 g, Sodium 762.8 mg, Sugar 9.9 g

ROASTED VEGETABLE STEW WITH MOROCCAN COUSCOUS



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Make and share this Roasted Vegetable Stew With Moroccan Couscous recipe from Food.com.

Provided by janem123

Categories     Vegan

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

cooking spray
1 large eggplant, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 red bell peppers, chopped
3 carrots, chopped
1 large yellow squash or 2 medium yellow squash, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt
pepper
4 cups vegetable broth
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground thyme
1 cup couscous, uncoooked
1/2 cup dried apricot, minced
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup cilantro leaf, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450*.
  • Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Place the cut vegetables onto the baking sheet and drizzled with olive oil.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Roast the vegetables for 20 minutes or until tender and golden brown.
  • In a large saucepan, combine broth, tomatoes, cumin, and thyme. Bring to a boil.
  • Stir in all but 2 cups of the roasted vegetables. Save remaining vegetables for another use. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Cook couscous accodring to package directions, adding apricots and cinnamon before the addition of boiling water.
  • Remove stew from heat and stir in cilantro. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Spoon cooked coucous into shallow bowls and top with stew.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 478.6, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 2.4, Sodium 1291.7, Carbohydrate 88.4, Fiber 14.9, Sugar 28.4, Protein 14.1

BEEF STEW WITH ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLES



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It doesn't get any better than this! I have been cooking since I was a kid and always made stew "just like mom" until I found this recipe. Inspired by: Inspired by Food Network Although this recipe originally calls for pot roast, I prefer large chunks of stew meat. I also toss several mushrooms into the gravy while baking.

Provided by Chicagoland Chef du

Categories     Vegetable

Time 2h40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 lbs beef stew meat, large chunks or 3 lbs pot roast
kosher salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons canola oil or 3 tablespoons olive oil
2 -3 tablespoons flour
1 large onion, peel and sliced thick in rounds
5 garlic cloves, peel and smashed
1 (15 ounce) can plain diced tomatoes with juice
1/2 cup dry red wine, good enough to drink
2 cups beef broth
2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
2 whole bay leaves
2 medium red onions, peeled, sliced thick
3 large carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
2 medium parsnips, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch coins
3 -4 yukon gold potatoes, peels on and cut into chunks
3 tablespoons olive oil
kosher salt, season to taste
fresh ground black pepper, season to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°.
  • Heat a large Dutch oven, with a lid, over medium-high heat.
  • In a large bowl or ziplock bag, Add the meat: generously sprinkle with salt and pepper, and lightly coat with the flour.
  • Add the oil to the pot, lay the meat in the pan and sear on all sides until a deep mahogany brown, about 10 minutes.
  • Transfer the meat to a plate. Pour all but about 2 tablespoons of the oil from the pan, add more oil if necessary.
  • Add the onion and garlic to the pan, and cook until fragrant and soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the diced tomatoes w/ liquid to the pot, and cook until a deep brick red, about 2 minutes more.
  • Add the wine, and with a wooden spoon scrape up any browned bits that cling to the bottom of the pot.
  • Add the beef broth, thyme, and bay leaves, and bring to a boil.
  • Return stew meat to the pot, nestle it in the liquid, cover and transfer pot to the oven.
  • Cook until the meat is just tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Meanwhile, In a large bowl or zip lock bag: toss the onions, carrots, parsnips, and potatoes with the olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Spread out on a oil sprayed baking sheet in 1 layer. You may have to use 2 baking sheets.
  • NOTE: Add more root veggies as you like. cut to similar size.
  • The veggies can be roasted in a 350° oven for about 45 -60 minutes while stew/roast is cooking.
  • Once the meat comes out of the oven, raise the temperature to 450 degrees F.
  • Roast the vegetables, turning about halfway through cooking, until caramelized and tender, about 30 to 45 minutes.
  • While roasting the root veggies, Keep the stew meat warm in the sauce on the stove top until ready to serve. Place the veggies in the pot before serving. Stir gently to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 692.3, Fat 31.6, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 145.2, Sodium 827, Carbohydrate 44.1, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 10.1, Protein 55.6

Tips:

  • For a smokier flavor, roast the vegetables directly on a grill or in a grill pan.
  • If you don't have time to roast the vegetables ahead of time, you can use frozen or canned vegetables instead.
  • To make the stew more filling, add some cooked beans, lentils, or quinoa.
  • For a vegan version of the stew, omit the chicken broth and use vegetable broth instead.
  • Serve the stew with your favorite sides, such as couscous, rice, or bread.

Conclusion:

Roasted vegetable stew with Moroccan couscous is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own tastes. With its vibrant flavors and textures, this stew is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.

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