How to Make Moroccan Couscous | VEGAN FRIENDLY | SIMPLE RECIPES

couscous

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur wheat

Quinoa is higher in protein, while bulgur wheat is often less expensive.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: low-sodium broth

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Low-sodium broth is healthier, while water with seasoning is budget-friendly.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are lower in calories and canned beans can be more affordable.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: sugar-free dried fruit

Dried cranberries add a tart flavor, and sugar-free options can be cheaper.

Combine all the seasonings in a bowl and mix well.

Heat olive oil in a small sauce pot.

Sauté garlic and red onion until the onion is translucent.

Add tomato paste together with the seasonings and mix until the tomato is caramelized.

Add vegetable broth and bring to a boil.

Add couscous and mix well.

Simmer for about 3 to 4 minutes until the couscous is cooked.

Garnish with parsley flakes before serving.

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