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Algerian Couscous
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Algerian Couscous

14 ingredients 10 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

348
Calories
11g
Protein
2g
Fat
77g
Carbs

Counts 12 of 14 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 12 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Potato 1 medium (173g) baked 161
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Bell Pepper 1 medium (119g) 31
Carrot 1 medium (61g) 25
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Yellow Zucchini 1 medium (113g) 21
Cucumber 1/2 cup sliced (52g) 16
Turmeric 1 tsp ground (3g) 9
Clove 1 tsp ground (2g) 7
Cayenne 1 tsp (1.8g) 6
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Pumpkin not in our table 0
Bean not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne
  • 1/2 cup vegetable stock
  • 1 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 small can tomato paste
  • 3-4 whole cloves
  • 3 medium zucchini
  • 4 small yellow squash or yellow zucchini
  • 3/4 large carrots
  • 4 medium yellow or red potatoes, skins on
  • 1 red or green bell pepper
  • 1 15-oz. can garbanzo beans

Directions

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1) Saute onion in vegetable stock over med. low heat until translucent.

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2) Add all spices and cook for a few more minutes, stirring as needed.

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3) Add tomato paste, stir and simmer 2 minutes.

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4) Cut the vegetables in large chunks and add all (not the beans) and a dash of cinnamon; add water to cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat

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and simmer, covered, for an hour or so. (This can cook slowly for 2-3 hours, if desired.)

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5) Add the drained garbanzos about 5 minutes before you take the veggies off the heat.

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6) Put couscous in a bowl. Pour boiling water over couscous and wait about 5 minutes. Fluff with fork. (Ratio of about 1 1/2:1 of water to couscous.) For added flavor, add some of the liquid from the veggie stew to the couscous in place of some of the water.

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7. Serve the stew over the couscous.

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Category:Algerian Recipes

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Category:Algerian Vegetarian

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