Algerian Couscous with Vegetables and Chickpeas
Fluffy couscous served with a spiced vegetable and chickpea stew. The recipe serves 4; hands-on preparation and total time are practical estimates.
This vegetable version pairs couscous with carrots, zucchini, turnips, bell pepper, and chickpeas in a spiced broth. The quantities and timings offer a practical guide for 4 servings; use hot broth to hydrate the couscous, adjusting the amount to the product until the grains are fluffy.
Ingredient allergens
Allergen listDocumented presence
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Cereals containing gluten
Couscous
Ingredients without verified allergen data 12
Ingredients without verified allergen data: Onion, Carrot, Zucchini, Turnip, Bell pepper, Canned chickpeas, Vegetable stock, Olive oil, Black pepper, Paprika, Cayenne pepper, Ground cumin.
Method
- 01
Cook the onion and spices
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until it begins to turn translucent. Stir in the black pepper, paprika, cayenne pepper, and ground cumin.
Ready to continue when: The onion is beginning to turn translucent and the spices smell fragrant.
5 min - 02
Cook the vegetables and chickpeas
Pour the hot vegetable broth into the pot. Add the carrots, zucchini, turnips, bell pepper, and drained chickpeas. Bring to a boil, then simmer until the vegetables are tender but still hold their shape.
Ready to continue when: A fork passes through the vegetables, which still hold their shape; the chickpeas are hot.
25 min - 03
Hydrate the couscous and serve
Put the couscous in a bowl. Ladle hot broth from the pot over it, just until the grains are covered. Cover and leave for 5 minutes, or follow the package timing if it differs. Fluff with a fork and serve topped with the vegetables and chickpeas.
Ready to continue when: The couscous has absorbed the liquid and is fluffy; the grains separate when fluffed with a fork.
5 min
Ingredients
Sources and review
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State: Published after documentary validation; no “Tested” label is shown.