Moroccan Spiced Couscous with Chickpeas

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Kcal: 380

P: 15

F: 10

C: 60

Fiber: 12

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Whole wheat couscous (dry): 50g (1/4 cup), Chickpeas (canned, drained): 120g (3/4 cup), Vegetable broth (low-sodium): 120ml (1/2 cup), Tomato (diced): 50g (1/2 medium), Zucchini: 50g (1/2 cup, diced), Red onion: 25g (1/4 cup, diced), Garlic: 3g (1 clove, minced), Raisins: 15g (1 tbsp), Almonds (sliced): 10g (1 tbsp), Olive oil: 5ml (1 tsp), Lemon juice: 5ml (1 tsp), Ground cumin: 1g (1/4 tsp), Ground cinnamon: 0.5g (1/8 tsp), Ground coriander: 1g (1/4 tsp), Paprika: 1g (1/4 tsp), Fresh mint: 5g (1 tbsp, chopped), Fresh parsley: 5g (1 tbsp, chopped), Salt: 1g (pinch), Black pepper: 1g (1/4 tsp)

Nutritional info:

Meal Type: dinner

Dietary Suitable for: Vegetarian (excludes meat, may include dairy and eggs)

Cooking Time Minutes: 260

Suitable for Menopausal Status: Peri-menopausal

Recipe Instructions

1. Heat 5ml olive oil in a pot over medium heat. 2. Add 25g diced red onion and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. 3. Add 3g minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds. 4. Add 1g cumin, 0.5g cinnamon, 1g coriander, and 1g paprika. Stir for 30 seconds until fragrant. 5. Add 50g diced zucchini and cook for 2 minutes. 6. Add 50g diced tomato, 120g drained chickpeas, 15g raisins, and 120ml vegetable broth. 7. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. 8. Stir in 50g dry couscous, cover, and remove from heat. 9. Let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork. 10. Stir in 5ml lemon juice, 5g chopped mint, 5g chopped parsley, a pinch of salt, and 1g black pepper. 11. Top with 10g sliced almonds before serving.

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