Maghrebi Couscous with Tempeh
Maghrebi Couscous with Tempeh layers warm curry spice, gentle smokiness, and bright lemon over fluffy grains, tender chickpeas, and golden tempeh. The balance of aromatic garlic, mint, and sweet onion makes it both hearty and refreshing, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a vibrant addition to a casual gathering.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook24 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Maghrebi Couscous with Tempeh, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 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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- 12
- Heart Health
- 56
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 40
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Stir 1/3 cup water, soy sauce, honey, 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder, garlic, lemon juice, and liquid smoke in a bowl until the marinade is smooth; add tempeh and turn to coat evenly. Marinate the tempeh, turning often, for 20 minutes.
- 2
In a saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, combine vegetable broth, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 1/2 tablespoons curry powder, and salt; bring to a boil. Add couscous, cover the saucepan, and remove from heat. Let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff the couscous with a fork.
- 3
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; add the tempeh and marinade. Cook the tempeh until the bottom is browned, about 5 minutes. Turn and brown the other side, about 5 minutes more. Remove the tempeh from the skillet.
- 4
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the same skillet; cook and stir the onion until fragrant and browned, about 4 minutes. Add chickpeas and water; cook and stir, using a wooden spoon to scrape up the browned bits from the skillet, 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce heat to low.
- 5
Fold the couscous into the onion mixture; add the tempeh. Sprinkle mint over the couscous; cook and stir until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Calories 310.43 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 15.33 g Good Source 31%
- Carbohydrate 21.51 g 8%
- Total Fat 20.5 g High 26%
- Saturated Fat 4.15 g High 21%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 1.61 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 1052.55 mg High 46%
- Dietary Fiber 2.73 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 6.34 g --
- Added Sugars 1.39 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 93.24 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 1.94 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 392.85 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 137.84 mcg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin C 1.53 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Maghrebi Couscous with Tempeh is made with 15 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 34 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Couscous, Crunchy Chickpeas, Curry Powder, and Dried Mint. Each serving provides about 310.43 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Maghrebi Couscous with Tempeh made of?
- The main ingredients are Couscous, Crunchy Chickpeas, Curry Powder, Dried Mint, Honey. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Maghrebi Couscous with Tempeh?
- About 34 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 24 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 310.43 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Maghrebi Couscous with Tempeh easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Maghrebi Couscous with Tempeh healthy?
- Maghrebi Couscous with Tempeh has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 310.43 calories and 15.33 g of protein, or 31% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1052.55 mg (46% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.15 g (21% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic 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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