Dairy-Free Traditional Moroccan Couscous

Delight your taste buds with this Dairy-Free Traditional Moroccan Couscous, a flavorful and wholesome plant-based dish brimming with vibrant spices and fresh vegetables. This easy-to-make recipe combines fluffy couscous with a medley of sautéed carrots, zucchini, tomatoes, and protein-packed chickpeas, all simmered in a fragrant blend of cinnamon, cumin, turmeric, and paprika. A splash of vegetable broth deepens the flavors, while optional sweet raisins add a touch of natural sweetness and slivered almonds provide a satisfying crunch. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this Moroccan-inspired dish comes together in under an hour and is naturally dairy-free, making it a healthy, crowd-pleasing option for all. Serve it as a hearty main course or a vibrant side, garnished with fresh cilantro for an irresistible finishing touch.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups couscous
• 2.5 cups water
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion
• 2 medium carrot
• 2 medium zucchini
• 2 large tomatoes
• 1 15-ounce can canned chickpeas
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoons ground turmeric
• 0.5 teaspoons sweet paprika
• 1 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
• 0.5 cups raisins (optional)
• 0.25 cups slivered almonds (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Dice the onion and add it to the pot. Sauté for 4–5 minutes, until softened.

Step 3

Peel and chop the carrots and zucchini into bite-sized pieces. Dice the tomatoes.

Step 4

Add the carrots, zucchini, and tomatoes to the pot. Stir well and cook for 5 minutes.

Step 5

Add the cinnamon, cumin, turmeric, paprika, salt, and black pepper, stirring to coat the vegetables evenly in the spices.

Step 6

Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 15 minutes.

Step 7

Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then add them to the pot. Stir and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Step 8

In a separate medium saucepan, bring 2.5 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and a pinch of salt.

Step 9

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

Step 10

Fluff the couscous with a fork and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Stir in the optional raisins if desired.

Step 11

To serve, spoon the couscous onto a large serving dish. Top with the vegetable and chickpea mixture.

Step 12

Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and optional slivered almonds for added texture and flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3189.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2118.3

Total Fat 72.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 9749.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 324.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 50.5g	0%
Total Sugars 119.2g
Protein 61.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 640.2mg	0%
Iron 18.2mg	0%
Potassium 5216.5mg	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: 29.7%

Protein: 11.1%

Carbs: 59.2%