Vegetable Couscous with Ras El Hanout

Looking for a dish that’s full of flavor and easy to make? This Vegetable Couscous with Ras El Hanout is a delicious way to bring Moroccan-inspired flavors into your home 🏠🍲. Ras El Hanout, a rich blend of spices, adds depth to the dish while fresh vegetables like zucchini, bell peppers, and carrots make it light and nutritious 🌿. Plus, couscous cooks in just minutes, making this a quick, satisfying meal for any night of the week!

Vegetable Couscous with Ras El Hanout 🍲🌿

Recipe by Mr Sam AI ChefCourse: MainCuisine: MoroccanDifficulty: Medium

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking/ Cooling Time

15

minutes

calories per serving

330

kcal

Ingredients

• Couscous:

• 1 cup couscous 🌾

• 1 1/4 cup vegetable broth or water

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Vegetables:

• 1 zucchini, diced 🥒

• 1 carrot, peeled and diced 🥕

• 1 red bell pepper, chopped 🌶️

• 1/2 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed

• 1/4 cup raisins (optional for sweetness) 🍇

• Spices (Ras El Hanout):

• 2 tsp Ras El Hanout 🌶️ (or a mix of ground cumin, coriander, cinnamon, turmeric)

• 2 garlic cloves, minced 🧄

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Garnish:

• Fresh parsley 🌿

• Lemon wedges 🍋

• Sliced almonds (optional)

Directions

• Cook the Couscous:
• In a medium pot, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Add olive oil and couscous.
• Remove from heat, cover, and let it sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
• Prepare the Vegetables:
• In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic, zucchini, carrots, and bell pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes until softened.
• Stir in the chickpeas, raisins (optional), and Ras El Hanout. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, until everything is well-coated in the spices.
• Combine and Serve:
• Fluff the couscous again and mix it with the cooked vegetables.
• Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley, sliced almonds, and a squeeze of lemon for added freshness! 🍋🌿

Notes

• If you don’t have Ras El Hanout, you can use a combination of cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and turmeric.
• Add some toasted almonds or pine nuts for extra crunch.
• You can also serve this couscous with grilled chicken or fish for a non-vegetarian option!

This Vegetable Couscous with Ras El Hanout is a simple yet vibrant dish that bursts with Moroccan-inspired flavors 🌶️🍋. It’s perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner or an impressive vegetarian main course. Quick to prepare and delicious, it’s a recipe you’ll return to again and again!