Vegetable Couscous With Chickpeas & Preserved Lemons
This vibrant and hearty Moroccan-style couscous stew is bursting with layers of flavor and nutritious ingredients. The fragrant broth infused with harissa perfectly complements the medley of root vegetables, dried figs, and preserved lemons. Topped with a zesty herb and chickpea couscous mixture, this dish is both satisfying and delicious, making it a wonderful choice for a cozy family meal or entertaining guests.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2l vegetable or chicken stock
- 3 tbsp harissa , homemade (see recipe below) or shop bought
- 3 carrots , chopped
- 3 large parsnips , chopped
- 2 red onions , cut into wedges through the root
- 2 large potatoes , chopped into chunks
- ½ butternut squash , chopped into chunks
- 4 leeks , sliced into rings
- 12 dried figs , halved
- 2 preserved lemons , homemade (see recipe below) or bought, rinsed, pulp scooped out and finely sliced
- small bunch mint , chopped
- 200g couscous
- 400g can chickpeas
- 25g butter
- 1 red onion , finely diced
- 3 spring onions , sliced
- 2 tbsp harissa
- 50ml olive oil
- juice 1 lemon
- bunch coriander , roughly chopped
Instructions
- For the broth, bring the stock to a simmer in a large pan. Add the harissa and vegetables, bring back to the boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 mins. Add the figs and continue to cook for 5 mins more until the veg is tender.
- Meanwhile, put the couscous and half the chickpeas into a bowl, add the butter, and season. Pour 350ml boiling water over the couscous, cover with cling film, leave aside for 10 mins, then fluff up with a fork.
- In a separate bowl, combine the red onion, spring onions, harissa, olive oil, remaining chickpeas, lemon juice and coriander, then mix into the couscous. Pile onto a large deep serving dish, ladle over the braised vegetables and broth, and sprinkle with the preserved lemons and chopped mint.
Cook Time
25M
Prep Time
PT40M
Yield
Serves 8
Nutrition
- Calories: 418 calories
- Fat Content: 13 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 3 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 62 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 28 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 11 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 9 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 1.6 milligram of sodium
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