Moroccan Chickpea, Apricot, Bell Pepper & Zucchini Curry with Couscous

Ingredients

For the Curry:

  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 zucchini, diced
  • 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Couscous:

  • 1 cup whole wheat couscous
  • 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt to taste

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Couscous:

  • Bring vegetable broth to a boil. Stir in couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Add olive oil and salt to taste.

2. Make the Curry:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.
  • Add bell pepper, zucchini, cumin, coriander, paprika, and cinnamon. Cook for another 5 minutes.
  • Stir in chickpeas, apricots, and diced tomatoes. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, until vegetables are tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

3. Serve

  • Serve the curry over couscous.

To estimate the total time to make the Moroccan Chickpea, Apricot, Bell Pepper & Zucchini Curry with Couscous:

Preparation Time:

  • Chopping vegetables and apricots: ~15 minutes
  • Rinsing chickpeas and preparing other ingredients: ~5 minutes

Cooking Time:

  • Cooking couscous: ~10 minutes
  • Sautéing vegetables and simmering curry: ~25 minutes

Total Estimated Time:

15+5+10+25=55 minutes15+5+10+25=55 minutes
So, it will take approximately 55 minutes to make the recipe.

Total Estimated Calories:

The total estimated calories for the entire recipe is approximately 1185 calories.

Per Serving:

Assuming this recipe serves 4 people, each serving would contain roughly:
11854=296.25 calories41185=296.25 calories

So, each serving of this dish would contain approximately 296 calories.

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