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Couscous with Root Vegetables and Sweet Spices

Name: Couscous with Root Vegetables and Sweet Spices
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 portions
Cuisine: marocaine
Ingredients: 300 g medium couscous; 2 carrots; 2 turnips; 200 g sweet potatoes; 2 zucchini; 1 onion; 150 g cooked chickpeas; 3 tbsp clarified butter (smen) or olive oil; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 tsp ground turmeric; 1/2 tsp ground ginger; 1 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 L water; for serving harissa (optional)

This root vegetable couscous recipe is a true journey to Morocco without leaving your kitchen. Spices like cinnamon and turmeric bring a fragrant sweetness that warms the heart. You might wonder how to prepare an authentic Moroccan tagine: the secret is slow cooking and the spice blend—always start by sautéing onions in clarified butter to release the aromas. And for a perfect couscous, don't forget to steam the semolina so it's light and fluffy. This vegetarian dish is a celebration of flavors you'll share with your loved ones.

min(prep + cook 40)

4 servings

kcal

Ingredients

medium couscous300 g
carrots2
turnips2
sweet potatoes200 g
zucchini2
onion1
cooked chickpeas150 g
clarified butter (smen) or olive oil3 tbsp
cinnamon stick1
ground turmeric1 tsp
ground ginger1/2 tsp
salt1 tsp
black pepper1/4 tsp
water1 L
harissa (optional)for serving

Instructions

1
Peel and cut carrots, turnips, sweet potatoes and zucchini into large dice. Slice the onion.
2
In a large pot, heat the clarified butter or oil. Sauté the onion for 2 minutes, then add spices (cinnamon, turmeric, ginger, salt, pepper). Stir for 1 minute.
3
Add root vegetables (carrots, turnips, sweet potatoes) and chickpeas. Pour in water, bring to a boil, then cover and simmer on low heat for 20 minutes.
4
Add zucchini, cook for another 10 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the couscous according to package instructions (usually by sprinkling with salted water and steaming).
5
Serve couscous on a large platter, top with vegetables and broth. Accompany with harissa if you like heat.
6
Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro before serving.

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