Moroccan Vegetable Couscous

Moroccan Vegetable Couscous

The Moroccan vegetable couscous recipe by Knorr is a must try! Check out this recipe today and take your tastebuds on a taste experience.
  • 20 MINS

    Cooking Time

  • 15 MINS

    Prep Time

  • 4 People

    Serves

  • 2 Tbsp. (40 mL) PLUS 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 2 cups (500 mL) chunks butternut squash, (about 8 oz./225g)
  • 4 tsp. (20 mL) Knorr® Taste of Morocco Concentrated Bouillon, divided
  • 3 1/2 cups (875 mL) water, divided
  • 1 zucchini, cut into bite-size chunks
  • 1 can (540 mL) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) raisins
  • 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) plain couscous
  • 1/3 cup (75 mL) chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) toasted sliced almonds

  1. Heat 2 Tbsp. (30 mL) olive oil in large nonstick skillet over high heat and cook onion, stirring frequently, until golden and tender, about 6 minutes. Add butternut squash; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until squash begins to soften, about 5 minutes.

  2. Stir in 2 tsp. (10 mL) Knorr® Taste of Morocco Concentrated Bouillon, 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) water, zucchini, chickpeas and raisins and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until zucchini is tender, about 5 minutes.

  3. Meanwhile, bring remaining 2 cups (500 mL) water, remaining 2 tsp. (10 mL) Knorr® Taste of Morocco Concentrated Bouillon and remaining 2 tsp. (10 mL) olive oil to a boil in small saucepan. Remove from heat and stir in couscous; cover and let stand 5 minutes.

  4. Fluff couscous with fork. Stir cilantro into vegetable mixture. Serve over couscous sprinkled with almonds.

  1. Amount per Serving
Nutritional values Amount per Serving
Energy (g) 560.0
Calcium (g) 150.0 mg
Carbohydrates (g) 92.0 g
Fat (g) 14.0 g
Fiber (g) 13.0 g
Iron (g) 3.0 mg
Potassium (g) 750.0 mg
Protein (g) 18.0 g
Saturated Fat (g) 1.5 g
Sodium (g) 670.0 mg
Sugar (g) 15.0 g
Trans Fat (g) 0.0 g

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