Moroccan-Spiced Chickpea and Carrot Couscous Salad
Experience the vibrant flavors of Moroccan cuisine with this deliciously refreshing Moroccan-Spiced Chickpea and Carrot Couscous Salad. Bursting with wholesome ingredients like protein-packed chickpeas, sweet grated carrots, and aromatic spices, this salad is not only a feast for the eyes but also for the palate. Perfect for a quick lunch or as a healthy side dish at dinner, it comes together in just 20 minutes. The unique blend of spices creates an exotic flavor profile that impresses at any gathering. Enjoy it on its own or paired with grilled chicken or warm flatbreads for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup couscous
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 2 carrots, grated
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring vegetable broth to a boil. Stir in couscous, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the fluffed couscous with grated carrots, chickpeas, red onion, raisins, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Allow the salad to rest for about 10 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg