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Mediterranean Garlic Couscous

Mediterranean Garlic Couscous

Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 381 kcal
Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 45 ml
  • 1 cup couscous 180 grams
  • 1 cup vegetable broth 240 ml
  • 7 cloves garlic
  • 1 onion
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 tsp dried oregano 1 gram
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme .50 grams
  • 2 tomatoes (finely grated)
  • 1 can chickpeas (garbanzo beans) 15.5 oz / 440 grams
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley 8 grams
  • 2 tsp lemon juice 10 ml
  • sea salt & black pepper
  • chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in 2 tbsp (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil

  2. In the meantime, thinly slice the onion, thinly slice 4 cloves of garlic and cut the red bell pepper into small thin strips

  3. Add the chopped ingredients into the hot fry pan, mix every 1 to 2 minutes so everything evenly sautés

  4. While the vegetables are cooking, heat a small sauce pan with a medium heat and add in 1 tbsp (15 ml) extra virgin olive oil

  5. Roughly chop 3 cloves of garlic, then add into the sauce pan, mix continuously, after 1 minute and the garlic is fragrant, add in the broth and season with a kiss of sea salt & black pepper, gently mix together

  6. While the broth is heating, move back to the fry pan with the vegetables, after 5 to 6 minutes and they're lightly sauteed, add in the grated tomatoes, dried oregano and dried thyme, mix together and then simmer

  7. Once the grated tomatoes have slightly thickened, about 3 to 4 minutes, add in the canned chickpeas (drained & rinsed), chopped parsley, lemon juice and season with sea salt & black pepper, mix together until well mixed and then lower to a low-medium heat

  8. While vegetables are simmering move back to the sauce pan, once the broth comes to a boil add in the couscous, gently mix with the broth, then place a lid on the pan and remove from the heat

  9. After 5 minutes remove the lid and using a fork gently fluff the couscous

  10. To assemble the dish, add some of the couscous into a serving dish, then grab the simmering vegetables and add some over the couscous, top off with chopped parsley, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts
Mediterranean Garlic Couscous
Amount Per Serving
Calories 381 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 8g
Sodium 455mg20%
Potassium 366mg10%
Carbohydrates 55g18%
Fiber 8g33%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 12g24%
Vitamin A 1251IU25%
Vitamin C 45mg55%
Calcium 76mg8%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.