Quick Tunisian-Style Veggie Couscous in 25 Minutes
Quick Tunisian-Style Veggie Couscous in 25 Minutes brings fluffy grains tossed with tender zucchini, squash, peppers, and chickpeas, lifted by bright orange zest and warm hints of smoked paprika and cardamom. It’s aromatic, colorful, and satisfying—perfect for a speedy weeknight dinner or a vibrant meatless lunch that feels both hearty and fresh.
- Prep12 mins
- Cook13 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Quick Tunisian-Style Veggie Couscous in 25 Minutes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 26 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 49
- Heart Health
- 76
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-low heat. Add the onion, zucchini, yellow squash, and carrot, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions start to soften and turn translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Stir in the red and yellow peppers and the mushrooms; cook for another 3 minutes. The vegetables should still be firm.
- 3
Pour in the vegetable stock and season with paprika, cardamom, salt, and cilantro. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
- 4
Stir in the chickpeas and tomatoes. Slowly pour in the couscous and stir.
- 5
Cover the pot immediately and remove it from the heat. Let it stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
- 6
Fluff the couscous with a fork. The couscous should have absorbed about half of the cooking liquid.
- 7
Serve slightly warmer than room temperature. Garnish with orange zest and the grated cheese, paprika, and almonds.
- Calories 397.34 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 15.16 g Good Source 30%
- Carbohydrate 69.56 g 25%
- Total Fat 6.79 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 1.12 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 3.3 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 592.43 mg High 26%
- Dietary Fiber 9.02 g Good Source 32%
- Total Sugars 6.28 g --
- Added Sugars 0.79 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 84.2 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 2.05 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 459.31 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 239.07 mcg Good Source 27%
- Vitamin C 46.59 mg Good Source 52%
- Vitamin D 0.05 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Quick Tunisian Style Veggie Couscous in 25 Minutes is made with 20 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Almonds, Carrot, Couscous, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 397.34 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Quick Tunisian-Style Veggie Couscous in 25 Minutes made of?
- The main ingredients are Almonds, Carrot, Couscous, Fresh Cilantro, Garbanzo Beans. The full list of 20 is above.
- How long does it take to make Quick Tunisian-Style Veggie Couscous in 25 Minutes?
- About 25 mins in total: 12 mins to prepare and 13 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 397.34 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Quick Tunisian-Style Veggie Couscous in 25 Minutes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 20 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Quick Tunisian-Style Veggie Couscous in 25 Minutes healthy?
- Quick Tunisian-Style Veggie Couscous in 25 Minutes has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 397.34 calories and 15.16 g of protein, or 30% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 592.43 mg (26% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.12 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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