Moroccan-Style Vegetable Stew with Couscous
Moroccan-Style Vegetable Stew with Couscous layers sweet butternut squash and hearty potatoes with chickpeas in a warm blend of cumin and cinnamon, brightened by tomatoes and briny green olives. Served over fluffy couscous with a spoonful of cool yogurt and fresh cilantro, it’s comforting yet vibrant—great for a cozy weeknight dinner or casual gathering.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Moroccan-Style Vegetable Stew with Couscous, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 34 / 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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- 51
- Heart Health
- 55
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 42
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 58
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large covered saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat until the oil is hot but not smoking. Add the onion, garlic, cumin, cinnamon stick, and salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes, until the onion is tender and translucent.
- 2
Stir in the butternut squash and potato cubes, broth, garbanzo beans, and tomatoes, and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the squash and potatoes are tender. Take the stew off the heat, and stir in the olives and lemon zest.
- 3
In a large saucepan, bring 1 3/4 cup water to a boil. Stir in couscous. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork; cool. Serve the stew over the cooked couscous. Garnish each serving with a dollop of yogurt and a sprinkle of cilantro leaves.
- Calories 548.22 kcal High 27%
- Protein 17.88 g Good Source 36%
- Carbohydrate 100.81 g 37%
- Total Fat 10.49 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 1.87 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 1.99 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 998.59 mg High 43%
- Dietary Fiber 11.84 g Good Source 42%
- Total Sugars 11.0 g --
- Added Sugars 3.28 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 149.89 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 3.92 mg Good Source 22%
- Potassium 1313.17 mg Good Source 28%
- Vitamin A 555.62 mcg Good Source 62%
- Vitamin C 50.69 mg Good Source 56%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Moroccan Style Vegetable Stew with Couscous is made with 17 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Butternut Squash, Cinnamon Sticks, Couscous, and Diced Tomatoes. Each serving provides about 548.22 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Moroccan-Style Vegetable Stew with Couscous made of?
- The main ingredients are Butternut Squash, Cinnamon Sticks, Couscous, Diced Tomatoes, Fresh Cilantro. The full list of 17 is above.
- How long does it take to make Moroccan-Style Vegetable Stew with Couscous?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 548.22 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Moroccan-Style Vegetable Stew with Couscous easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Moroccan-Style Vegetable Stew with Couscous healthy?
- Moroccan-Style Vegetable Stew with Couscous has an easyChef Pro health score of 57/100. Per serving, it provides 548.22 calories and 17.88 g of protein, or 36% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 998.59 mg (43% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.87 g (9% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.28 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, 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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