Best Moroccan Chickpea And Couscous Stuffed Peppers Recipes

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MOROCCAN-STYLE STUFFED PEPPERS



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Peppers are incredible. Their sweet flavour and soft texture when roasted pairs beautifully with chickpeas and rose harissa in this classic recipe

Provided by Dean Edwards

Categories     Dinner, Lunch

Time 40m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 large or 4 small red peppers, halved
150g couscous
300ml vegetable stock, just-boiled
400g tin chickpeas, drained and rinsed
100g feta, crumbled, plus extra to serve
100g semi-dried tomatoes, roughly chopped
50g green olives, chopped
½ lemon, juiced
3 tbsp olive oil
coriander, chopped to make 2 tbsp, plus extra to serve
1 tbsp rose harissa

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Put the peppers on a baking tray, cut-side up. Roast in the oven for 20 minutes or until starting to soften.
  • Meanwhile, put the couscous in a heatproof bowl and pour over the stock. Cover the bowl and leave to stand for 5 minutes. Use a fork to fluff up the couscous, then stir through the chickpeas, feta, tomatoes, olives, lemon juice, olive oil, coriander and harissa. Season.
  • Take the peppers out of the oven and fill with the couscous mixture. Return to the oven and roast for a further 10 minutes. Serve with a little extra feta and coriander.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 494 calories, Fat 19.2 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5.4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 55.5 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 17.1 grams sugar, Fiber 12.9 grams fiber, Protein 18.3 grams protein, Sodium 1.6 milligram of sodium

MOROCCAN COUSCOUS STUFFED PEPPERS



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Bell peppers are stuffed with couscous, raisins, dried fruit and goat cheese for a Moroccan-flavored, vegetarian side dish.

Provided by Cheri Liefeld

Categories     Side Dish

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped dried cherries
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup orange juice
4 medium to large orange bell peppers
2 cups vegetable broth
1/2 cup water
Grated peel of 1 orange
1 1/2 cups uncooked couscous
1 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 cup crumbled chèvre (goat) cheese (4 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In small bowl, mix raisins, cherries and apricots; cover with orange juice. Let stand 20 minutes; drain.
  • Meanwhile, remove tops, seeds and membranes from bell peppers. Set aside.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat broth, water and orange peel to boiling. Stir in couscous; remove from heat. Cover; let stand 5 minutes.
  • Fluff couscous with fork. Stir in dried fruit mixture, onions, cilantro, mint, salt and pepper. Set aside 2 tablespoons of the cheese; add remaining cheese to couscous mixture. Spoon into bell peppers. Stand upright in 8-inch square pan.
  • Bake uncovered 15 minutes or until peppers are crisp-tender and stuffing is hot. Sprinkle reserved cheese over stuffed peppers. Bake 1 to 2 minutes longer or until cheese begins to melt.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

MOROCCAN SPICED CHICKPEA SOUP



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Chickpeas seem to call out for Moroccan spices, so that's what they get here. I make this soup really chunky and hearty.

Provided by Dave Lieberman

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for garnish
1 large onion, medium diced
6 to 8 cloves garlic, pressed
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 heaping teaspoon sweet paprika
1 (14.5-ounce) can chopped tomatoes
3 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed well
1 quart vegetable broth or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon sugar
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 (5-ounce) package pre-washed baby spinach

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until the onions begin to turn translucent; lower heat if browning starts to occur. Add spices and saute a minute or so. Add tomatoes, chickpeas, broth, and sugar. Season with a couple pinches of salt and 10 grinds fresh pepper. Stir well. Chickpeas should be just covered with liquid. If level is shy, add some water so the chickpeas are just covered.
  • Bring to a simmer, then lower heat to low and gently simmer for 45 minutes.
  • Remove soup from heat. Use a potato masher to mash up some of the chickpeas right in the pot. Stir in the spinach and let heat through until wilted, just a couple minutes.
  • Season again, to taste, with salt and pepper.
  • Serve soup, drizzled lightly with extra-virgin olive oil, if desired.

MOROCCAN SPICED ROAST CHICKPEAS



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Satisfy your need for crunchy, savory snacks in only 100 nutrient-packed calories with these tasty Moroccan spiced chickpeas. Make extra spice mix, as it can double as a rub for ribs, chicken or roasted vegetables.

Provided by Food Network

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

One 15.5-ounce can low-sodium chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon light brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Pat the chickpeas dry between two paper towels then place on the baking sheet. Drizzle with the olive oil then roast the chickpeas in the middle of the oven, tossing every 15 minutes, until deeply golden, dry and crunchy, 40 to 45 minutes.
  • While the chickpeas roast, prepare the spice mixture: combine the cumin, brown sugar, cayenne, cinnamon, garlic, ginger, paprika and salt in a medium bowl. Mix until the color is uniform. As soon as the chickpeas come out of the oven, toss with the spice blend. Serve warm or at room temperature.

MOROCCAN COUSCOUS & CHICKPEAS



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Make and share this Moroccan Couscous & Chickpeas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Boomette

Categories     Onions

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger
1 (19 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed well
1 cup couscous
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup dried apricot, sliced
2 cups orange juice
1 lemon, zest and juice
sea salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup almonds (sliced or slivered)
1 handful chopped cilantro

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.

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