Best 11 Chickpea And Zucchini Saute With Couscous Recipes

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Looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal that's also packed with flavor and nutrients? Look no further than this chickpea and zucchini sauté with couscous. This versatile dish is a great way to use up leftover chickpeas and zucchini, and it can be easily tailored to your own taste preferences. Serve it as a main course or a side dish, and you're sure to please everyone at the table.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPICED CHICKPEA AND ZUCCHINI SAUTE



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Serve this hearty vegetarian dish over rice, couscous, or quinoa.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 large onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
8 plum tomatoes, chopped
2 cans (15 1/2 ounces each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 zucchini, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to brown, 5 to 8 minutes. Add garlic, coriander, and cumin; cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, chickpeas, zucchini, and 1/2 cup water; season with salt and pepper.
  • Cover skillet; simmer mixture over medium-high heat, stirring, until zucchini is tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, as desired, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 g, Fat 10 g, Protein 10 g

CHICKPEA & ZUCCHINI SAUTé WITH COUSCOUS, FETA & ALMONDS



Chickpea & Zucchini Sauté with Couscous, Feta & Almonds image

Provided by Mealime

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

¼ cup almonds, sliced
16 fl oz chicken or vegetable broth
1 (4 oz) pkg crumbled feta cheese
2 (15 oz) cans garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
4 cloves garlic
1 pint grape tomatoes
1 small bunch Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
1 medium red onion
1 cup whole wheat couscous
4 medium zucchini squash
black pepper
cumin, ground
extra virgin olive oil
salt

Steps:

  • Wash and dry the fresh produce.
  • Trim off and discard the ends of the zucchini; halve the zucchini lengthwise, then cut the halves crosswise into ¼-inch-thick half-rounds at a 45° angle. Transfer to a medium bowl.
  • Halve the grape tomatoes; transfer to a small bowl.
  • Trim off and discard the root ends of the garlic; peel and mince or press the garlic. Transfer to a small bowl.
  • Preheat a skillet over medium heat.
  • While the skillet heats up, trim off and discard the ends of the onion and remove the outer layer; medium dice the onion (cut into ½-inch pieces).
  • Once the skillet is heated, add olive oil and swirl to coat the bottom.
  • Add the onion to the skillet; cook, stirring occasionally, until it has softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • While the onion cooks, using a knife, shave the parsley leaves off the stems at a downward angle, working away from your body; discard the stems and roughly chop the leaves.
  • Add the broth to a small saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Add the garlic and cumin to the skillet and stir until fragrant, 15 to 30 seconds.
  • Add the zucchini and broth to the skillet; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini is tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Once the liquid in the saucepan comes to a boil, add couscous and salt; give it a stir and cover with a lid. Remove from the heat and let it stand for 5 minutes.
  • Drain and rinse the chickpeas in a colander.
  • Measure out the feta into a small bowl.
  • Measure out the almonds into a small bowl.
  • Add the chickpeas, tomatoes, and parsley to the zucchini. Stir and cook until the mixture is heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Uncover the couscous and fluff with a fork.
  • To serve, place the couscous into a bowl or on a plate, top with the zucchini and chickpea sauté, and sprinkle with the crumbled feta and almonds. Enjoy!

COUSCOUS AND ZUCCHINI



Couscous and Zucchini image

Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

10 ounces couscous
2 cups boiling water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 zucchini, diced
1 tablespoon green onion, sliced
2 tablespoons mint, sliced thin
Salt

Steps:

  • Add couscous to boiling water, remove from heat and cover. Let stand 5 minutes.
  • In a large saute pan heat olive oil. Add red pepper flakes, garlic, zucchini, green onions, mint and salt. Cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • Fluff couscous with fork and fold in vegetables.

CHICKPEA AND ZUCCHINI SAUTE WITH COUSCOUS



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This straightforward vegan dish gets much more interesting with the addition of Middle Eastern spices.

Provided by Based on a recipe from Donna Klein's "Supermarket Vegan" (Penguin, 2010)

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 3/4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth (may substitute water)
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup quick-cooking whole-wheat couscous
1 medium onion
2 small (about 8 ounces total) zucchini
2 medium cloves garlic
15 ounces canned no-salt-added chickpeas, such as Eden brand
About 15 grape tomatoes
Leaves from 1 small bunch mint, plus leaves from 4 to 6 stems flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon za'atar, plus more to taste (may substitute 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; see headnote)
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • 1 Combine 1 1/2 cups of the broth, 1 teaspoon of the oil and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt in a medium saucepan
  • 2 Bring to a boil over high heat, then add the couscous and stir to moisten
  • 3 Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 7 minutes (or longer) while you prepare the vegetables
  • 4 Finely chop the onion to yield 1 cup
  • 5 Trim the zucchini and cut in half lengthwise, then crosswise into thin slices to yield about 2 3/4 cups
  • 6 Mince the garlic to yield about 2 teaspoons
  • 7 Drain and rinse the chickpeas
  • 8 Cut the grape tomatoes in half to yield 1 cup
  • 9 Finely chop the mint and flat-leaf parsley to yield about 3/4 cup
  • 10 Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of the oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat
  • 11 Add the onion and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring
  • 12 Add the garlic and za'atar; cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion has softened
  • 13 Add the chickpeas, zucchini, the remaining 1/4 cup broth, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt and pepper to taste; mix well
  • 14 Cover and reduce the heat to medium-low; cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until the zucchini is tender
  • 15 Remove from the heat and lightly mash some of the chickpeas to create more texture, then add the tomatoes, mint and parsley, tossing to incorporate
  • 16 Taste and add za'atar as needed
  • 17 Uncover the couscous and fluff with a fork
  • 18 Divide among individual wide, shallow bowls
  • 19 Divide equal amounts of the chickpea-zucchini mixture over the couscous
  • 20 Serve hot

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386 calories, Fat 10 g, Carbohydrate 65 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 12 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 593 mg, Sugar 6 g

CHICKPEA AND ZUCCHINI SAUTE WITH COUSCOUS



CHICKPEA AND ZUCCHINI SAUTE WITH COUSCOUS image

Categories     Bean     Vegan

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 3/4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth (may substitute water)
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup quick-cooking whole-wheat couscous
1 medium onion
2 small (about 8 ounces total) zucchini
2 medium cloves garlic
15 ounces canned no-salt-added chickpeas, such as Eden brand
About 15 grape tomatoes
Leaves from 1 small bunch mint, plus leaves from 4 to 6 stems flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon za'atar, plus more to taste (may substitute 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; see headnote)
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine 1 1/2 cups of the broth, 1 teaspoon of the oil and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, then add the couscous and stir to moisten. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 7 minutes (or longer) while you prepare the vegetables. Finely chop the onion to yield 1 cup. Trim the zucchini and cut in half lengthwise, then crosswise into thin slices to yield about 2 3/4 cups. Mince the garlic to yield about 2 teaspoons. Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Cut the grape tomatoes in half to yield 1 cup. Finely chop the mint and flat-leaf parsley to yield about 3/4 cup. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of the oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring. Add the garlic and za'atar; cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion has softened. Add the chickpeas, zucchini, the remaining 1/4 cup broth, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt and pepper to taste; mix well. Cover and reduce the heat to medium-low; cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until the zucchini is tender. Remove from the heat and lightly mash some of the chickpeas to create more texture, then add the tomatoes, mint and parsley, tossing to incorporate. Taste and add za'atar as needed. Uncover the couscous and fluff with a fork. Divide among individual wide, shallow bowls. Divide equal amounts of the chickpea-zucchini mixture over the couscous. Serve hot.

ZUCCHINI STUFFED WITH CHICKPEAS AND ISRAELI COUSCOUS



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Stuffed zucchini shells arefilled to overflowing with asauteed mixture of ginger-and-jalapeno-lacedchickpeas, pearl-size pastacalled Israeli couscous,and chopped zucchini flesh;asqueeze of lemon is thefinishing touch.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 small zucchini (6 to 7 inches long; 6 ounces each), halved lengthwise
Coarse salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 shallot, very thinly sliced into rings
2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
1 medium fresh jalapeno chile, seeded and finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
Pinch of ground, cinnamon
Pinch of saffron
3/4 cup cooked dried or canned chickpeas
3/4 cup Israeli couscous
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus sprigs for serving
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro, plus sprigs for serving
Lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Set a wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet. Pour 1 cup water onto sheet; set aside. Using a small spoon, scoop out pulp from center of each zucchini, leaving a 1/4-inch-thick shell. Transfer pulp to a kitchen towel, and squeeze out excess liquid. Coarsely chop pulp; set aside. Sprinkle zucchini shells with 1 teaspoon salt. Place shells, cut side down, on paper towels to drain.
  • Melt butter with oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add shallot, ginger, and jalapeno. Cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, the cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and saffron. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add zucchini pulp and chickpeas; cook, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes.
  • Stir in 1 cup water. Bring to a boil. Add couscous, and return to a boil. Reduce to a simmer. Cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid has absorbed and couscous is tender, about 9 minutes. Remove from heat, and let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Stir in parsley and cilantro. Season with salt, if desired.
  • Wipe zucchini shells to remove any liquid. Lightly season with salt. Mound about 1/4 cup filling into each zucchini shell. Transfer to prepared rack. Cover with foil, and bake until zucchini are tender and filling is heated through, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve with sprigs of parsley and cilantro, and lemon wedges.

SAUTéED ZUCCHINI & CHICKPEAS



Sautéed Zucchini & Chickpeas image

A simple recipe which I found in the June 2002 issue of the 'Australian Good Taste' magazine, in a bring-a-dish for eight menu plan. Obviously, the recipe can be scaled down. The recipe specifies that it can be made "up to an hour before serving", but I cannot see why it couldn't be made further ahead than that. When I make this, I'll be adding chopped onions and garlic in step two, and some lemon juice and dried thyme, probably when adding the chickpeas in step three.

Provided by bluemoon downunder

Categories     Beans

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons olive oil
30 g butter
800 g zucchini, washed, coarsely grated
2 (300 g) cans chickpeas, drained, rinsed
salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil and butter in a deep (preferably non-stick) pan over a medium heat until it begins to foam.
  • Add the zucchini and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, until slightly browned.
  • Add the chickpeas.
  • Place a circle of non-stick baking paper directly on the surface of the zucchini and chickpeas. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 8 minutes or until the zucchini is soft. Taste, and season with salt and pepper.
  • To transport: Cool then place in an airtight container.
  • To re-heat: Heat sautéed zucchini and chickpeas in a deep pan over a medium heat, stirring often, for 5-7 minutes or until heated through.
  • Microwave reheating: Spoon the zucchini and chickpeas into a microwave-safe bowl, cover with lid or plastic wrap and heat on medium, stirring every minute, for 4-5 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.8, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 8, Sodium 255.8, Carbohydrate 20.3, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 1.7, Protein 5

COUSCOUS WITH SPICED ZUCCHINI



Couscous with Spiced Zucchini image

Categories     Side     Quick & Easy     Low/No Sugar     Mint     Zucchini     Fall     Couscous     Gourmet     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 to 6 side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup plain couscous
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 lb zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Bring broth with 1/4 teaspoon salt just to a boil in a small saucepan, then pour over couscous in a bowl and let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside until ready to use.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté onion with 1/4 teaspoon salt, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 6 minutes. Add garlic and sauté, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add zucchini and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and sauté, stirring occasionally, until just tender, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to moderately low, then stir in coriander, chili powder, cumin, and pepper and cook, stirring frequently, 2 minutes. Gently stir zucchini mixture into couscous and cool to warm or room temperature. Just before serving, stir in mint and lemon juice.

MEDITERRANEAN ZUCCHINI AND CHICKPEA SALAD



Mediterranean Zucchini and Chickpea Salad image

Chopped zucchini, chickpeas, tomatoes, and fresh basil in a light balsamic dressing. Or you can use red wine vinegar! Makes a great side dish or light lunch. Not necessary, but best if chilled at least a couple hours to let flavors blend.

Provided by ChristineM

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Zucchini Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups diced zucchini
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 cup halved grape tomatoes
¾ cup chopped red bell pepper
½ cup chopped sweet onion (such as Vidalia®)
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
½ cup chopped Kalamata olives
⅓ cup olive oil
⅓ cup packed fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
¼ cup white balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon capers, drained and chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon dried Greek oregano
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Mix zucchini, chickpeas, tomatoes, red bell pepper, onion, feta, Kalamata olives, olive oil, basil, vinegar, rosemary, capers, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper together in a large bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 11.1 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 514.6 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

MOROCCAN CHICKPEA AND VEGETABLE STEW WITH COUSCOUS



Moroccan Chickpea and Vegetable Stew with Couscous image

This is delicious stew. Very flavorful from the spices, but not too spicy, just right. There is no meat in it, and you most likely won't miss it, as the chickpeas are very "meaty" themselves. But I don't see why you couldn't add some meat if you really wanted to. It also goes from prep to table in about 30 minutes, great for weeknight dinners. From Cooking Light.

Provided by ciao4293

Categories     Stew

Time 29m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups zucchini, cubed
1 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup carrot, chopped
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons raisins
1 1/4 teaspoons ground ginger
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup uncooked couscous

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet on medium high heat.
  • Add the zucchini, onion, carrot and garlic.
  • Saute 5 minutes.
  • (For a time-saver, use the matchstick carrots from the produce department) Stir in the broth, and the next 9 ingredients, and bring to a boil.
  • Cover, reduce the heat, and simmer for 8 minutes or until tender.
  • Stir occasionally.
  • While the stew simmers, bring the 1 1/2 cups water to a boil, stir in couscous, and remove from heat.
  • Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Serve stew over couscous.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.9, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 781.1, Carbohydrate 67, Fiber 10.2, Sugar 6.4, Protein 13.5

COUSCOUS WITH ZUCCHINI



Couscous With Zucchini image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon garlic, chopped fine
2 tablespoons onion, chopped fine
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
3/4 cup zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 cup water
1 cup quick-cooking couscous
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a saucepan. Add the garlic, onion, cumin, coriander, zucchini, salt and pepper. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until wilted, but do not brown.
  • Add the water and bring to a boil. Add the couscous and blend well. Cover tightly, remove from the heat and let stand 5 minutes.
  • Add the butter; stir and blend with a fork to separate the grains. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 229, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 327 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, tender zucchini: Look for zucchini that is firm and has a deep green color. Avoid zucchini that is bruised or has blemishes.
  • Use a variety of herbs and spices: This recipe calls for cumin, coriander, and paprika, but you can also add other herbs and spices that you like. Some good options include oregano, basil, thyme, and rosemary.
  • Don't overcook the zucchini: Zucchini cooks quickly, so it's important to not overcook it. Otherwise, it will become mushy and lose its flavor.
  • Serve with your favorite sides: This chickpea and zucchini sauté is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of sides. Some good options include rice, quinoa, couscous, or pita bread.

Conclusion:

This chickpea and zucchini sauté is a healthy and flavorful dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. It's packed with protein and fiber, and it's also a good source of vitamins and minerals. Plus, it's delicious! So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try.

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