Quick & Easy Moroccan Couscous

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.

Explain that couscous is a pasta made from semolina flour and not a grain.

Add spices: turmeric, coriander, cinnamon, black pepper, and garlic to the couscous.

Add a little bit of lemon juice to the mixture.

Toss the couscous with the spices and lemon juice.

Add shredded carrots to the couscous mixture.

Add raisins and canned chickpeas to the mixture.

Add sliced almonds for crunch.

Mix in fresh herbs: mint and parsley.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Garnish with more chopped parsley before serving.

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