Moroccan Couscous Chickpeas Recipes

MOROCCAN COUSCOUS WITH CHICKPEAS

Steps:

• In a 12 inch inch skillet add olive oil and set over medium heat.
• When the oil is hot add the shallot and ras el hanout. Saute until the shallot starts to soften but not brown.
• Add in the garlic and saute for another 30 seconds.
• Pour in the chicken stock, turn the heat to high and bring the stock to a boil.
• When the chicken stock is boiling, take the skillet off the heat and add in the couscous, raisins and apricots and stir to combine.
• Add a lid to the skillet and let sit for at about 10 minutes.
• Remove the lid, fluff the couscous, stir in the chickpeas, fresh mint, cilantro and sprinkle the top with feta cheese.

COUSCOUS SALAD WITH CHICKPEAS

Steps:

• Chop the aubergine and red pepper, add the harissa paste, and mix well to coat.
• Roast in the pre-heated oven at 200 degrees Celsius (390 Fahrenheit) for 10-15 minutes until tender.
• Add the couscous, dried fruit and spices to a large bowl, pour over the boiling water, cover the bowl with a lid or a large plate, and set aside for 5 minutes.
• Use a fork to fluff it up, add the roasted vegetables, chickpeas and parsley, and stir well to combine.
• Serve it either warm or cold.

MOROCCAN COUSCOUS AND CHICKPEA SALAD

Steps:

• place couscous and dried cherries in a med. bowl. add boiling water; immediately cover bowl with plastic wrap and let sit until water is completely absorbed, about 5 minutes.
• meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. add peppers and onions, sauteing until tender, about 5 minutes, and seasoning with cumin, ginger, cinnamon, salt and pepper as they cook. add to couscous, along with chickpeas and cilantro.
• whisk remaining 3 tablespoons of oil with vinegar and orange juice concentrate. pour over salad. toss to coat. cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

MOROCCAN COUSCOUS & CHICKPEAS

Steps:

• Splash the olive oil into a small saucepan over a medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic and spices. Sauté for a few minutes until everything is heated through and your kitchen smells fragrant.
• Add the chickpeas, couscous, raisins, apricots, orange juice, lemon zest and juice, and salt and pepper. Bring everything to a simmer and then reduce the heat to low, just enough to maintain the simmer. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and continue cooking until the couscous is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, about 15 minutes.
• Turn off the heat and let the couscous rest for another 5 minutes or so before serving. Using a fork to help fluff up the couscous, transfer it into a serving bowl and sprinkle with the almonds and cilantro.