QUICK MOROCCAN CHICKPEA AND VEGETABLE COUSCOUS

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Posting for ZWT 6 North African From The Quick Recipe. 4 - 6 servings as a main dish or 8 servings as a side.

Provided by Boo Chef in West Te

Categories     Moroccan

Time 30m

Yield 6 , 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups couscous
1 medium onion, chopped fine
2 medium carrots, chopped fine
salt
4 garlic, cloves" minced " (about 4 teaspoons)
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 3/4 cups canned low sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 cups frozen peas
1/2 cup fresh parsley, cilantro and or mint leaf, chopped
ground black pepper
1 lemon, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the foaming subsides, add the couscous and cook, stirring frequently with a heatproof rubber spatula or wooden spoon, until some grains are just beginning to brown, about 3 minutes. Scrape the grains from the skillet into a large bowl and return the pan to medium heat.
  • . Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter to the empty pan. Once the butter melts, add the onion, carrots, and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens and begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, coriander, and ginger and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the chickpeas, broth, and 2 cups water, increase the heat to medium-high, and bring to a boil.
  • Stir in the peas and pour the mixture over the toasted couscous; cover tightly with plastic wrap and allow to sit for 12 minutes. Remove the plastic wrap, add the herbs, and fluff the grains with a fork. Adjust the seasonings with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately, accompanied by lemon wedges.

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