Moroccan-Style Israeli Couscous
Moroccan-Style Israeli Couscous features tender vegetables and chickpeas simmered in a tomato base infused with cinnamon, turmeric, saffron, and a whisper of curry. The flavors are warm, lightly sweet, and aromatic, pairing beautifully with fluffy couscous for a comforting bowl. It’s ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner or a vibrant meatless centerpiece for gatherings.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Moroccan-Style Israeli Couscous, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 25 / 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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- 55
- Heart Health
- 78
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 43
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat; cook the onion until golden.
- 2
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring it to a boil.
- 3
Stir in the carrots, turnips, and sweet potato.
- 4
Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 15 minutes.
- 5
Lower the heat to low and add the zucchini and red bell pepper.
- 6
Simmer for 20 minutes.
- 7
Stir in the garbanzo beans, tomato sauce, cinnamon, turmeric, saffron, and curry powder.
- 8
Simmer until heated through.
- 9
Meanwhile, bring 2 1/2 cups water to a boil.
- 10
Stir in the couscous, cover, and remove from the heat.
- 11
Let stand for 5 to 7 minutes.
- 12
Fluff with a fork and serve with the vegetables on top.
- Calories 315.27 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 11.1 g Good Source 22%
- Carbohydrate 58.54 g 21%
- Total Fat 4.3 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 0.64 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 1.61 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 537.33 mg High 23%
- Dietary Fiber 7.74 g Good Source 28%
- Total Sugars 7.14 g --
- Added Sugars 0.45 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 53.35 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 1.83 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 476.77 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 349.77 mcg Good Source 39%
- Vitamin C 36.6 mg Good Source 41%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Moroccan Style Israeli Couscous is an Israeli side dish recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 55 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Carrot, Couscous, Curry Powder, and Garbanzo Beans. Each serving provides about 315.27 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Moroccan-Style Israeli Couscous?
- It is an Israeli recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Moroccan-Style Israeli Couscous made of?
- The main ingredients are Carrot, Couscous, Curry Powder, Garbanzo Beans, Ground Cinnamon. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Moroccan-Style Israeli Couscous?
- About 55 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 315.27 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Moroccan-Style Israeli Couscous easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 15 ingredients and 12 steps.
- Is Moroccan-Style Israeli Couscous healthy?
- Moroccan-Style Israeli Couscous has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 315.27 calories and 11.1 g of protein, or 22% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 537.33 mg (23% of the Daily Value). It contains 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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