Best 6 Spiced Vegetable Couscous Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to relish a tantalizing Moroccan-inspired dish that offers a delightful symphony of flavors and textures. Spiced Vegetable Couscous, a hearty and wholesome dish, captivates the senses with its aromatic blend of spices, tender vegetables, and fluffy couscous. This versatile dish can be tailored to suit your dietary preferences, making it a perfect choice for vegans, vegetarians, and meat enthusiasts alike. Discover three variations of this dish – a classic vegetarian option, a flavorful chicken rendition, and a tantalizing lamb version – each offering a unique taste experience. Prepare to be enchanted by the vibrant colors, enticing aromas, and delectable flavors of Spiced Vegetable Couscous.

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MOROCCAN SPICED VEGETABLE COUSCOUS



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Throw together a deliciously spiced and super healthy dish in no time flat. This recipe is great as a side dish or vegetarian meal.

Provided by Erren Hart

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium red onion (chopped)
1 yellow bell pepper (chopped)
1 carrot (chopped into cubes)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
salt & pepper (to taste)
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon ground coriander
¼ teaspoon turmeric
½ teaspoon celery salt
½ teaspoon ground cumin
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
cayenne pepper (optional, to taste)
1 cup frozen peas
14 oz chickpeas (garbanzo beans) (one can, drained)
6 Peppadew Piquante peppers (chopped, mild or hot)
1½ cups chicken stock (or vegetable stock)
A good handful fresh parsley (chopped)
1 cup instant couscous

Steps:

  • In a medium-size skillet heat the oil over medium heat.
  • Add red onion, yellow pepper, and carrot sauté 10-15 minutes or until brown and all the vegetables are your desired tenderness
  • Add the garlic, sauté another minute.
  • Mix in the salt & pepper, paprika, ground coriander, turmeric, celery salt, cumin ground cinnamon, and cayenne pepper (if using). Stir-fry until fragrant (about a minute).
  • Add the frozen peas and cook briefly. Stir in the piquante peppers and chickpeas. Followed by the stock, scraping any brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
  • Add the chopped parsley and stir in the couscous. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472 kcal, Carbohydrate 77 g, Protein 17 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 780 mg, Fiber 13 g, Sugar 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SPICY COUSCOUS AND VEGETABLES



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Provided by Danny Boome

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 small zucchini, halved and cut into slices
2 small red peppers, large dice
1 small eggplant, quartered and sliced
Olive oil, to taste
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups couscous
2 cups vegetable stock
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon ground roasted cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon roughly chopped parsley
2 tablespoons roughly chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 lemon, grated zest and juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Place cut vegetables on a baking sheet and drizzle with some olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Place in oven and roast for about 10 minutes. Place couscous in a heat proof bowl and stir in all the spices and orange juice. Bring the vegetable stock to a boil and pour over the couscous making sure it covers the couscous mixture completely. Cover with a plate or plastic wrap and leave for 5 to 10 minutes or until all the stock is absorbed. Stir in the herbs, olive oil, grated lemon zest and juice. Fluff the couscous with a fork and toss with roasted vegetables.

SPICY VEGETABLE COUSCOUS



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Make and share this Spicy Vegetable Couscous recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Missy Wombat

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon pine nuts
1 onion, sliced
1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon fresh ginger or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
300 g chickpeas, drained (canned or freshly cooked dried chickpeas)
1 red capsicum, chopped
1/2-1 bunch spinach, leaves shredded
1 large zucchini, sliced
1 carrot, sliced
1 (440 g) can peeled tomatoes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 cup wine (optional)
cracked pepper
2 cups couscous
2 cups water

Steps:

  • Place pine nuts in frying pan and toast lightly for 1 minute.
  • Add onion, chilli sauce, cumin and ginger and stir over a high heat for 5 minutes or until onions are soft.
  • Add chickpeas, capsicum, spinach, zucchini, and carrot, and stir-fry for 4 minutes.
  • Add remaining ingredients and cook for 4 minutes longer or until vegetables are soft.
  • Meanwhile prepare couscous.
  • Place couscous in a serving bowl, pour on boiling water, cover and set aside for 3 minutes.
  • Use a fork to rake the couscous to separate grains.
  • Top with vegetable mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 502.4, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 327.1, Carbohydrate 99.9, Fiber 12.5, Sugar 8.2, Protein 19.2

SPICY VEGETABLE COUSCOUS



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Make and share this Spicy Vegetable Couscous recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 green onions, chopped
1 sweet red pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 zucchini, diced
1 cup chickpeas, cooked
1 cup boiling water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 cup couscous

Steps:

  • In a medium-size skillet heat the oil.
  • Add green onions, sweet pepper, garlic, tomatoes and zucchini; saute 5 min, stirring.
  • Remove from heat and keep warm.
  • In a medium-size saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients, mix, cover and let stand 5 minutes, until liquid is absorbed. Add the first mixture and fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.9, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 342.5, Carbohydrate 54.4, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 4.3, Protein 10.3

LIGHTLY SPICED VEGETABLE COUSCOUS



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I really like couscous and this is one way I serve it. It is usually a side dish but sometimes I have it as my lunch.

Provided by Sarah_Jayne

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 8m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups vegetable stock
2 shallots, chopped
1 small carrot, sliced into ribbons with vegetable peeler
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup couscous
2 teaspoons low-fat margarine

Steps:

  • Put vegetable stock, shallots, carrots and spices into a pot and bring to a rapid boil.
  • Boil for two or three minutes until the carrots are becoming tender.
  • Pour in couscous, cover and remove from heat.
  • Let stand for about five minutes until all the liquid is absorbed and the couscous is tender.
  • Put back onto a very low heat and just stir through the margarine until the couscous is fluffed up.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.4, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 29.6, Carbohydrate 73.5, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 1.2, Protein 12

SPICY VEGETABLE COUSCOUS



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This is based on a recipe from Glamour's Gourmet On the Run cookbook, by Jane Kirby. I love this dish served with whole-wheat pita bread and Moroccan mint tea (you'll find several recipes for this tea on 'Zaar).

Provided by mersaydees

Categories     Moroccan

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 medium turnip, diced (2 cups)
2 carrots, diagonally sliced
1 (8 ounce) can tomatoes, drained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup chicken broth
1 small zucchini, sliced
1/2 cup garbanzo beans (canned chick-peas)
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup couscous
fresh cilantro (to garnish) or parsley sprig (to garnish)
sesame seeds, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add onion and garlic to pan, and saute until tender but not brown.
  • Add turnip, carrots, tomatoes, salt, cumin, crushed red pepper and chicken broth.
  • Turn heat up to high and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender yet firm when tested a fork.
  • Add zucchini and garbanzo beans; cook until zucchini is just tender.
  • Meanwhile, prepare couscous:.
  • In a large saucepan, heat chicken broth and butter.
  • Add couscous.
  • Cover and remove from heat.
  • Let stand 15 minutes.
  • To serve, spoon some couscous on a warm plate; top with vegetables and their broth.
  • Garnish with cilantro or parsley and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.4, Fat 20.1, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 982.1, Carbohydrate 51.2, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 5.6, Protein 11.8

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before starting to cook, gather and prepare all ingredients and equipment. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling.
  • Use fresh vegetables: Fresh vegetables will provide the best flavor and texture to your dish.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables: Overcooked vegetables will become mushy and lose their nutrients. Cook them until they are tender but still retain a slight crunch.
  • Use a good quality couscous: A good quality couscous will be light and fluffy. Avoid using instant couscous, which is often made with refined flour.
  • Season the couscous well: Couscous can be bland on its own, so be sure to season it well with salt, pepper, and other spices.
  • Let the couscous rest before serving: After cooking the couscous, let it rest for a few minutes before serving. This will allow the couscous to absorb the flavors of the other ingredients.

Conclusion:

Spiced vegetable couscous is a delicious and healthy dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. With its vibrant colors and flavors, this dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

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