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    Oh My Veggies » Vegetarian Recipes » Vegetarian Side Dishes

    Savory Moroccan Couscous

    Published: May 15, 2019 · by Nicole · Updated: Feb 18, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Travel to Morocco with this delicious and savory recipe of Moroccan Couscous! Hearty enough to be a main dish, you can also serve as an exotic side.

    Savory Moroccan Couscous

    Savory Moroccan Couscous

    This delicious and savory recipe of Moroccan Couscous is hearty enough to be a main dish, you can also serve as an exotic side.
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Course: Main Course, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
    Keyword: how to make couscous, Moroccan Couscous, Savory Moroccan Couscous
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 442kcal
    Author: Oh My Veggies

    Ingredients

    • 1 ¼ cups boiling water
    • 1 ½ cups couscous
    • 2 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 red pepper
    • 1 cup cauliflower
    • 1 onion
    • 1 tsp Moroccan spice or sumac
    • ½ cup chickpeas
    • ½ cup green olives
    • ½ cup feta cheese
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • ¼ cup chopped mint
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Remove from heat, add couscous, then cover and let it sit for 5 minutes.
    • In a skillet, add olive oil and cook pepper, cauliflower, onion, and spices over medium high heat for 5 minutes.
    • In a bowl mix couscous, vegetable mixture, chickpeas, olives, feta, salt and pepper, and mint.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 442kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 14gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 494mgPotassium: 380mgFiber: 7gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1202IUVitamin C: 53mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg
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