Best 3 Spicy Vegetable Couscous Recipes

If you're looking for a quick and easy meal that's packed with flavor, look no further than spicy vegetable couscous. This North African dish is made with steamed couscous, vegetables, and a flavorful sauce. The couscous is typically made with semolina flour, but can also be made with other grains like quinoa or brown rice. The vegetables can be any combination of your favorites, and the sauce can be as simple or complex as you like. With its bright flavors and fragrant spices, spicy vegetable couscous is a surefire hit with everyone who tries it.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

SPICY VEGETABLE COUSCOUS

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Make and share this Spicy Vegetable Couscous recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Annacia

Categories Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 green onions, chopped
1 sweet red pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 zucchini, diced
1 cup chickpeas, cooked
1 cup boiling water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 cup couscous

Steps:

In a medium-size skillet heat the oil.
Add green onions, sweet pepper, garlic, tomatoes and zucchini; saute 5 min, stirring.
Remove from heat and keep warm.
In a medium-size saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients, mix, cover and let stand 5 minutes, until liquid is absorbed. Add the first mixture and fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.9, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 342.5, Carbohydrate 54.4, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 4.3, Protein 10.3

SPICY VEGETABLE COUSCOUS

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Make and share this Spicy Vegetable Couscous recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Missy Wombat

Categories Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 tablespoon pine nuts
1 onion, sliced
1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon fresh ginger or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
300 g chickpeas, drained (canned or freshly cooked dried chickpeas)
1 red capsicum, chopped
1/2-1 bunch spinach, leaves shredded
1 large zucchini, sliced
1 carrot, sliced
1 (440 g) can peeled tomatoes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 cup wine (optional)
cracked pepper
2 cups couscous
2 cups water

Steps:

Place pine nuts in frying pan and toast lightly for 1 minute.
Add onion, chilli sauce, cumin and ginger and stir over a high heat for 5 minutes or until onions are soft.
Add chickpeas, capsicum, spinach, zucchini, and carrot, and stir-fry for 4 minutes.
Add remaining ingredients and cook for 4 minutes longer or until vegetables are soft.
Meanwhile prepare couscous.
Place couscous in a serving bowl, pour on boiling water, cover and set aside for 3 minutes.
Use a fork to rake the couscous to separate grains.
Top with vegetable mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 502.4, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 327.1, Carbohydrate 99.9, Fiber 12.5, Sugar 8.2, Protein 19.2

SPICY VEGETABLE COUSCOUS

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This is based on a recipe from Glamour's Gourmet On the Run cookbook, by Jane Kirby. I love this dish served with whole-wheat pita bread and Moroccan mint tea (you'll find several recipes for this tea on 'Zaar).

Provided by mersaydees

Categories Moroccan

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 medium turnip, diced (2 cups)
2 carrots, diagonally sliced
1 (8 ounce) can tomatoes, drained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup chicken broth
1 small zucchini, sliced
1/2 cup garbanzo beans (canned chick-peas)
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup couscous
fresh cilantro (to garnish) or parsley sprig (to garnish)
sesame seeds, for garnish

Steps:

Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add onion and garlic to pan, and saute until tender but not brown.
Add turnip, carrots, tomatoes, salt, cumin, crushed red pepper and chicken broth.
Turn heat up to high and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender yet firm when tested a fork.
Add zucchini and garbanzo beans; cook until zucchini is just tender.
Meanwhile, prepare couscous:.
In a large saucepan, heat chicken broth and butter.
Add couscous.
Cover and remove from heat.
Let stand 15 minutes.
To serve, spoon some couscous on a warm plate; top with vegetables and their broth.
Garnish with cilantro or parsley and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.4, Fat 20.1, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 982.1, Carbohydrate 51.2, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 5.6, Protein 11.8

Tips:

Use fresh, high-quality vegetables for the best flavor.
If you don't have vegetable broth, you can use water instead. Just add a little extra salt and pepper to taste.
To make the couscous ahead of time, cook it according to the package directions and then let it cool completely. Store the couscous in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
You can also make the spicy vegetable sauce ahead of time. Just let it cool completely and then store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
When you're ready to serve, simply reheat the couscous and vegetable sauce and then stir them together. You can also add additional toppings, such as feta cheese, chopped cilantro, or a dollop of yogurt.

Conclusion:

This spicy vegetable couscous is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. The couscous is light and fluffy, while the vegetable sauce is packed with flavor. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

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