North African Spiced Chickpea and Vegetable Couscous
This vibrant and flavorful couscous dish is packed with tender chickpeas and a medley of colorful vegetables, all seasoned with aromatic North African spices. It's a quick and satisfying lunch that's both healthy and delicious.
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Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric powder, and cayenne pepper (if using), and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
Stir in the rinsed and drained chickpeas, vegetable broth, diced bell pepper, and diced zucchini. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Once simmering, stir in the uncooked couscous. Cover the skillet or pot, remove it from the heat, and let it stand for 5 minutes, allowing the couscous to absorb the liquid.
Fluff the couscous with a fork. Season with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, or to taste.
Garnish with 1/4 cup of fresh chopped parsley before serving warm.
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