
Moroccan Couscous and Chickpea Salad
You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Moroccan Couscous and Chickpea Salad a try. This recipe serves 6 and costs $1.87 per serving. One serving contains 483 calories, 14g of protein, and 25g of fat. 72 people were glad they tried this recipe. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. Head to the store and pick up cinnamon, chickpeas, bell pepper, and a few other things to make it today. It is brought to you by Foodista. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan diet. With a spoonacular score of 97%, this dish is excellent. Try Moroccan Couscous and Chickpea Salad, Moroccan Chickpea Couscous, and Moroccan tomato & chickpea soup with couscous for similar recipes.
- Serves: 6
- Time: 45 Mins
- Category: side dish
- Health Rating: 56.0
Ingredients
Image | Name | Qty | Metric | Price |
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pepper | 1.0 | teaspoon | None |
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chickpeas | 425.243 | grams | None |
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cayenne | 0.25 | teaspoons | None |
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cinnamon | 0.25 | teaspoons | None |
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couscous | 259.5 | milliliters | None |
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green onions | 3.0 | None | |
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ground ginger | 0.25 | teaspoons | None |
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ground nutmeg | 0.25 | teaspoons | None |
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lemon | 1.0 | None | |
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olive oil | 6.0 | servings | None |
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parsley | 60.0 | grams | None |
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pistachio nuts | 123.0 | grams | None |
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bell pepper | 1.0 | small | None |
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salt | 6.0 | servings | None |
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turmeric | 0.5 | teaspoons | None |
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vegetable broth | 352.5 | milliliters | None |

pepper
Qty: 1.0
Metric: teaspoon
Price: None

chickpeas
Qty: 425.243
Metric: grams
Price: None

cayenne
Qty: 0.25
Metric: teaspoons
Price: None

cinnamon
Qty: 0.25
Metric: teaspoons
Price: None

couscous
Qty: 259.5
Metric: milliliters
Price: None

green onions
Qty: 3.0
Metric:
Price: None

ground ginger
Qty: 0.25
Metric: teaspoons
Price: None

ground nutmeg
Qty: 0.25
Metric: teaspoons
Price: None

lemon
Qty: 1.0
Metric:
Price: None

olive oil
Qty: 6.0
Metric: servings
Price: None

parsley
Qty: 60.0
Metric: grams
Price: None

pistachio nuts
Qty: 123.0
Metric: grams
Price: None

bell pepper
Qty: 1.0
Metric: small
Price: None

salt
Qty: 6.0
Metric: servings
Price: None

turmeric
Qty: 0.5
Metric: teaspoons
Price: None

vegetable broth
Qty: 352.5
Metric: milliliters
Price: None
Instructions
Step 1: Heat broth and a teaspoon of salt and bring to a boil.
Ingredients:
- broth
- salt
Step 2: Place couscous in a bowl and add broth. Cover bowl to let couscous absorb liquid.After 5 minutes, remove cover and fluff couscous with a fork.In a large bowl, add the chickpeas, pistachios, red peppers, green onions and parsley and mix well.
Ingredients:
- green onions
- red pepper
- pistachio nuts
- chickpeas
- couscous
- parsley
- broth
Equipment:
- bowl
Step 3: Add the zest and juice of the lemon and mix again.
Ingredients:
- juice
- lemon
Step 4: Add the spice mixture over the couscous and mix well. Taste, and add salt if needed.
Ingredients:
- couscous
- salt
Step 5: Let the salad marinate for an hour or so before serving.
Dietary Information
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Dairy-Free
Nutrition Facts
Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Needs |
---|---|---|
Calories | 483.46 kcal | 24.17% |
Fat | 25.22 g | 38.8% |
Saturated Fat | 3.33 g | 20.83% |
Carbohydrates | 53.47 g | 17.82% |
Net Carbohydrates | 44.62 g | 16.22% |
Sugar | 3.31 g | 3.67% |
Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0% |
Sodium | 638.24 mg | 27.75% |
Alcohol | 0.0 g | 100.0% |
Alcohol % | 0.0 % | 100.0% |
Protein | 13.96 g | 27.92% |
Vitamin K | 186.11 µg | 177.25% |
Manganese | 1.31 mg | 65.52% |
Vitamin C | 41.09 mg | 49.8% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.8 mg | 40.05% |
Fiber | 8.86 g | 35.43% |
Vitamin A | 1550.03 IU | 31.0% |
Copper | 0.52 mg | 25.89% |
Phosphorus | 246.37 mg | 24.64% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.3 mg | 19.9% |
Vitamin E | 2.85 mg | 19.02% |
Magnesium | 73.5 mg | 18.37% |
Iron | 3.23 mg | 17.92% |
Folate | 63.81 µg | 15.95% |
Potassium | 519.05 mg | 14.83% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.2 mg | 11.0% |
Zinc | 1.49 mg | 9.94% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.98 mg | 9.79% |
Calcium | 83.62 mg | 8.36% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.11 mg | 6.34% |
Selenium | 3.06 µg | 4.38% |