Moroccan Chickpea Couscous

Moroccan Chickpea Couscous

from fitfoodiefinds.com
Vegetarian
30 min
285 kcal / serving

This gorgeous, anti-inflammatory Moroccan Chickpea Couscous Skillet is a healthy vegetarian meal that's freezer-friendly!

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoonsolive oil
  • ½ largewhite onion (diced)
  • 4 clovesgarlic (minced)
  • 4 cupscauliflower (chopped)
  • 2 tablespoonsmoroccan spice mix
  • ¼ teaspoonsalt
  • 15 oz.canned garbanzo beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 cupfresh english peas
  • 1 cupuncooked couscous
  • 1 ½ cupsvegetable broth (or any kind of broth)
  • ¼ cupfeta crumbles
  • ¼ cupchopped mint

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil over medium/high heat in a large nonstick skillet*.

  2. 2

    When olive oil is fragrant, add onion and garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add cauliflower, peas, garbanzo beans, and moroccan seasoning to the skillet and sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring consistently.

  4. 4

    Next, add couscous and mix well.

  5. 5

    Finally, pour broth into the skillet and bring to a boil.

  6. 6

    Once boiling, remove from heat immediately, cover skillet, and let sit covered for 5 minutes or until all the broth is absorbed by the couscous.

  7. 7

    Uncover the skillet and fluff the couscous with a fork.

  8. 8

    Top with optional toppings and enjoy.