Best 9 Couscous With Chick Peas And Tomatoes Recipes

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"Couscous with Chickpeas and Tomatoes" is an aromatic and flavorful North African dish that combines the nutty taste of couscous with the protein-packed goodness of chickpeas and the vibrant sweetness of tomatoes. This delectable dish can be served as a main course or as a side dish, and it's a great way to enjoy the delicious flavors of the Mediterranean. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, "Couscous with Chickpeas and Tomatoes" is a quick and healthy meal that's sure to please everyone at the table!

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MOROCCAN TOMATO & CHICKPEA SOUP WITH COUSCOUS



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This filling soup is healthy and packed with the flavours of North Africa: harissa, ginger, lemon and coriander

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories     Lunch, Soup

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 13

75g couscous
3 tbsp olive oil
750ml low-sodium hot vegetable stock
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 carrot, chopped into small cubes
4 garlic cloves, crushed
half a finger of ginger, peeled and finely chopped
1-2 tbsp ras-el-hanout
1 tbsp harissa paste, plus extra to serve
400g tin chopped tomato
400g tin chickpea
juice ½ lemon
roughly chopped coriander, to serve

Steps:

  • Tip the couscous into a bowl, season with salt and pepper and stir through 1 tbsp of the oil. Pour over enough hot stock just to cover and cover the bowl with cling film and set aside.
  • Heat the rest of the oil in a saucepan and cook the onion and carrot gently for 8 mins until softened. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 2 mins more then stir in the ras el hanout and harissa and cook for another minute. Pour in the tomatoes and stock and give everything a good stir. Season, add the chickpeas and simmer everything gently for 20 mins until thickened slightly then squeeze over the lemon.
  • Uncover the couscous and fluff up with a fork. Spoon the soup into bowls, top each with a mound of couscous, scatter with coriander and serve with extra harissa for those who want it.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Fat 10.4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1.4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 33 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9.9 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 7.3 grams protein, Sodium 1.2 milligram of sodium

TOMATO PEA COUSCOUS



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I modified a recipe I found in a magazine, keeping good nutrition in mind. With a hint of cumin and other mellow flavors, this is a quick-to-fix that's ideal with many entrees.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
1 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup coarsely chopped seeded tomato
3/4 cup uncooked couscous

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in cumin; cook and stir for 30 seconds. Stir in the broth, peas and tomato. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until peas are almost tender. Stir in couscous; cover. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 182mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

COUSCOUS WITH TOMATOES, KALE AND CHICKPEAS



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The topping for this couscous isn't too much more complicated than making a tomato sauce with blanched kale and chickpeas added. Reconstitute the couscous, then start the topping. By the time the topping is done the couscous will be ready to steam in the microwave.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, easy, main course

Time 45m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/3 cups couscous, preferably whole wheat
1 to 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
Pinch of red pepper flakes
1 can (28-ounce) tomatoes, with juice, pulsed a few times in a food processor or mini processor
Pinch of sugar
Salt to taste
1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 bunch (about 3/4 pound) black kale, stemmed and washed thoroughly
1/4 to 1/2 cup chopped cilantro (optional)

Steps:

  • Begin heating a saucepan full of water for the kale. Put the couscous in a bowl, add salt to taste, and if desired, 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Stir or rub between your fingers to distribute the oil (with the oil the couscous is a little fluffier, but you can omit this step). Cover with ½ inch of warm water or stock, if you have some. Let sit while you prepare the tomato sauce. Stir every once in a while to fluff.
  • Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil over medium heat in a wide skillet or saucepan and add the garlic and red pepper flakes. As soon as the garlic begins to smell fragrant (30 seconds to 1 minute), add the tomatoes, sugar, and salt and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring often, until thick and fragrant, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat, taste and adjust seasoning.
  • By now the water in the pot will be boiling. Add salt to taste and the kale. Blanch for 3 to 4 minutes, until tender but still bright. Using a skimmer, transfer to a bowl of cold water. Drain and squeeze out excess water. Chop medium-fine and stir into the tomato sauce, along with the chickpeas and cilantro. Keep warm.
  • Cover the couscous bowl with plastic wrap, pierce in a few places and microwave for 2 minutes at full power. Remove from the microwave carefully, as the bowl will be hot. Carefully remove the plastic and fluff. Cover again and return to the microwave for 1 minute. Serve the couscous topped with the tomato and kale sauce.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 454, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 80 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 21 grams, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 1052 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams

PEARL COUSCOUS WITH CREAMY FETA AND CHICKPEAS



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Baking pearl couscous with chickpeas, roasted tomatoes and garlic results in a one-pan vegetarian meal that's cozy and very savory, especially if you use a flavorful stock for cooking. Soft and almost porridgelike in texture, it satisfies the same urge as polenta or risotto. Lemon zest and fresh herbs make it bright, while feta, added at the end, gives the whole thing a creamy richness. Save leftovers to bring to work for lunch the next day; they pack up perfectly. If you feel like you need more vegetables here to round out the meal, serve this on a bed of baby spinach, some of which will wilt on contact with the hot couscous.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, lunch, weekday, grains and rice, main course

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup sliced scallions
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, plus more for serving
2 fat garlic cloves, finely grated or minced
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more as needed
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, plus more for serving
3 oregano, rosemary or sage sprigs
2 cups vegetable stock or water
1/3 cup chopped cilantro, dill or parsley, plus more for serving
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest (from 1/2 lemon)
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
8 ounces pearl couscous (1 1/2 cups)
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 cup feta, crumbled (about 4 ounces)
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan (1 1/2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450 degrees. In a 9-inch baking dish, cake pan or gratin dish, toss together tomatoes, scallions, 2 tablespoons oil, 1 tablespoon vinegar, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper and oregano sprigs. Roast until tomatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
  • While tomatoes roast, heat the stock until it boils, then stir in remaining 1 teaspoon salt, adding more to taste. (You want a well-seasoned broth here to flavor the couscous.) Stir in cilantro, lemon zest and cumin.
  • Remove tomatoes from oven and fold in couscous, chickpeas and hot stock mixture. Cover pan tightly with foil, and return to oven for 20 minutes.
  • Remove foil and fold in about 3/4ths of the feta (save the rest for garnish) and Parmesan. Bake uncovered until feta starts to melt, another 5 minutes.
  • To serve, pull out and discard herb sprigs if you like, and spoon couscous into bowls. Top with remaining feta, lots more herbs, pepper and a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 614, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 85 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 14 grams, Protein 25 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 1019 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams

CHICKPEAS AND TOMATOES



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A sprinkling of fresh mint turns a simple side into a superstar.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 can (15 1/2 ounces) chickpeas
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, with juice
1/4 cup fresh mint, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add 1 halved and thinly sliced large onion and 2 chopped garlic cloves; season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until onion begins to soften, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add 1 can chickpeas (15 1/2 ounces), drained and rinsed, and 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with juice. Simmer until thickened but still saucy, 6 to 8 minutes; remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper; stir in 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 g, Fat 4 g, Protein 4 g

COUSCOUS WITH CHICKPEAS, TOMATOES, AND EDAMAME



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Make and share this Couscous With Chickpeas, Tomatoes, and Edamame recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Beans

Time 15m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup edamame (fresh or frozen)
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 1/4 cups water, divided
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1 (16 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup uncooked couscous
2 cups coarsely chopped green onions
1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add edamame, red pepper, and garlic; cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Stir in 1/2 cup water, basil, chickpeas, and tomatoes; simmer 15 minutes.
  • Add 1 3/4 cups water and salt; bring to a boil. Gradually stir in couscous. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes.
  • Stir in onions and feta; toss well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455, Fat 14.1, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 26.7, Sodium 1153.6, Carbohydrate 63.3, Fiber 10.2, Sugar 5.3, Protein 21.4

COUSCOUS WITH CHICK-PEAS AND TOMATOES



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Provided by Lori D. Shaller

Categories     Tomato     Side     Bake     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Chickpea     Couscous     Bon Appétit     Massachusetts

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups canned chicken broth
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
1 cup couscous
1 tomato, seeded, diced
1/2 cup drained canned chick-peas (garbanzo beans)
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter small baking dish. Bring chicken broth and butter to boil in heavy medium saucepan. Add couscous. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until couscous is tender and has absorbed all liquid, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato, chick-peas, raisins, cinnamon, basil and thyme. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer mixture to baking dish. Cover and cook until heated through, about 15 minutes.

CHICKPEA COUSCOUS



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Sweet raisins and nutty chickpeas add taste and texture to this 10-minute summer side.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 can (15.5 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/3 cup raisins
1 teaspoon olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/2 cup couscous

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine chickpeas, raisins, oil, 1 cup water, 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper; bring to a boil. Stir in couscous, and cover pot; remove from heat. Set aside (5 minutes). Fluff couscous gently with a fork before serving.

COUSCOUS WITH FETA, CHICKPEAS AND TOMATO



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This is one of my vegetarian sister's favorite salads, from Mom (I'm not sure where she got it). She just eats it as is, but it is also good with grilled chicken, for the non-vegetarian set. A simple, tasty, one-pot dish, excellent hot or cold.

Provided by Cinizini

Categories     Grains

Time 28m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano or 1/2 teaspoon basil
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 1/4 cups vegetable broth, divided
1 (16 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
3 medium ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup couscous, uncooked
2 cups green onions, coarsely chopped
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan or large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add red pepper and garlic and cook for three minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Stir in a half a cup of the broth, along with the dried oregano or basil and chickpeas. Turn heat up to boil the mixture, then lower heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Add remaining 1 and 3/4 cups of broth and salt, then bring to the boil. Add tomatoes. Gradually stir in couscous, then remove from heat, cover, and let stand 5 minutes until couscous cooks.
  • Stir in green onions and feta, toss well, and serve. May add some cracked black pepper, if you like.
  • Great next-day leftovers!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.2, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 26.7, Sodium 1085.2, Carbohydrate 55.2, Fiber 7.8, Sugar 4.1, Protein 14.7

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. Fresh vegetables, tender chickpeas, and flavorful tomatoes will make a big difference in the final dish.
  • Don't overcook the couscous. It should be cooked until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it.
  • Add the vegetables and chickpeas towards the end of the cooking time. This will help them retain their texture and flavor.
  • Season the dish to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other spices to taste.
  • Garnish the dish with fresh herbs. Chopped parsley, cilantro, or basil will add a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

This couscous with chickpeas and tomatoes is a flavorful and satisfying dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own tastes. Serve it as a main course or as a side dish. Leftovers can be reheated and enjoyed for lunch the next day.

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