Description
A delicious and nutritious pumpkin chickpea couscous dish, perfect for a quick meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fine couscous
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley or cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté chopped onions until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in cinnamon, nutmeg, and cumin; toast for a minute to enhance flavors.
- Mix in pumpkin puree and chickpeas, then pour in vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Remove from heat and stir in couscous. Cover and let sit for about five minutes.
- Fluff couscous gently with a fork before serving.
- Garnish with fresh herbs right before serving.
Notes
- This recipe is versatile; feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or bell peppers.
- Using homemade pumpkin puree can enhance the flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg