Couscous with Garbanzo Beans and Golden Raisins

Elevate your weeknight meals with this vibrant and flavorful Couscous with Garbanzo Beans and Golden Raisins! This quick and easy recipe combines fluffy couscous steamed in savory vegetable broth with protein-packed chickpeas, sweet plump raisins, and warm spices like cumin and cinnamon for a comforting yet exotic twist. Finely sautéed red onions lend a subtle tang, while fresh parsley and optional toasted almond slivers add a burst of freshness and crunch. Ready in just 20 minutes, this wholesome dish is perfect as a side or a satisfying vegetarian main course. Its balance of savory, sweet, and aromatic flavors will make it the highlight of any meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup couscous
• 1.25 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup garbanzo beans (chickpeas), cooked or canned (drained and rinsed)
• 0.5 cup golden raisins
• 0.5 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons toasted almond slivers (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the couscous. Cover the pan with a lid and let it sit for 5 minutes to allow the couscous to absorb the liquid.

Step 3

While the couscous is sitting, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the red onion to the skillet and sauté until softened and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in the ground cumin, ground cinnamon, salt, and black pepper, cooking for 1 minute to toast the spices.

Step 6

Add the garbanzo beans and golden raisins to the skillet, stirring until everything is heated through, about 2 minutes.

Step 7

Fluff the couscous with a fork and drizzle in the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, mixing gently.

Step 8

Combine the couscous with the garbanzo bean mixture and toss until evenly distributed.

Step 9

Garnish with fresh parsley and optional toasted almond slivers before serving.

Step 10

Serve warm as a side dish or light main course. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(902.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1257.3

Total Fat 44.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2587.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 191.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.8g	0%
Total Sugars 72.6g
Protein 38.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 324.3mg	0%
Iron 13.0mg	0%
Potassium 2209.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.3%

Protein: 11.5%

Carbs: 58.1%