Moroccan Mushrooms With Couscous

Moroccan Mushrooms With Couscous
  • Author: Anonymous

This aromatic and flavorful dish brings together tender mushrooms, hearty chickpeas, and sweet dried apricots, all simmered in a fragrant mix of cinnamon and cumin. Served over fluffy couscous and garnished with fresh parsley, this meal is a delightful fusion of savory and sweet notes. Enjoy this satisfying and wholesome recipe with a side of green beans for a complete and balanced meal.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 1 red onion , sliced
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 300g mushrooms , quartered
  • 400g can chopped tomatoes
  • 410g can chickpeas , rinsed and drained
  • 1 tsp clear honey
  • 175g couscous
  • 50g soft dried apricots , diced
  • handful flat-leaf parsley , roughly chopped

Instructions

  • Fry the onion in the oil for 6 mins until softened. Add the cinnamon and cumin and cook for 1 min, stirring. Add the mushrooms, cook for 2 mins, then stir in the tomatoes, chickpeas and honey. Season and simmer for 7-8 mins.
  • Meanwhile, mix the couscous with the dried apricots and some seasoning in a bowl. Pour over 250ml boiling water, stir to mix, then cover. Leave to stand for 7 mins or until softened. To serve, fluff up with a fork, stir in the parsley and top with the mushroom mixture. Great served with some green beans.

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Cook Time

15M

Prep Time

PT15M

Yield

Serves 4

Nutrition

  • Calories: 245 calories
  • Fat Content: 4 grams fat
  • Carbohydrate Content: 44 grams carbohydrates
  • Sugar Content: 11 grams sugar
  • Fiber Content: 6 grams fiber
  • Protein Content: 11 grams protein
  • Sodium Content: 0.51 milligram of sodium