Moroccan Vegetables with Couscous

Roasted aubergines served with spiced chickpeas, vegetables, and lemon-infused couscous, topped with crunchy nuts and cool yoghurt.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 202 kcals 808 kcals
Carbohydrates 32.1 grams 128.4 grams
Fat 3.9 grams 15.6 grams
Protein 9.2 grams 36.8 grams
Cook Time
40 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
0.5
piece
Dairy
100
g
Natural Yoghurt
fat-free, for serving
Fruits
0.5
piece
Lemon Juice
from small lemon
0.5
piece
Lemon Zest
finely grated
GrainsCereals
LegumesPulses
400
g
Chickpeas
tinned, drained and rinsed
Liquids
400
ml
Vegetable Stock
made with stock cube
NutsSeeds
0.5
tsp
Cumin
ground
0.5
tsp
Coriander
ground
0.25
tsp
1
pinch
Cinnamon
ground
2
tbsp
Coriander
fresh, roughly chopped
15
g
Pistachio Nuts
roughly chopped
OilsFats
1
piece
Cooking Oil Spray
calorie controlled
Vegetables
2
piece
Aubergine
small, halved and scored
0.5
piece
Onion
medium, finely chopped
227
g
0.5
piece
Red Pepper
deseeded and diced
1
piece
Courgette
medium, cut into 1.5cm chunks

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Score halved aubergines, spray with oil, season, and bake for 30-40 minutes.
  • Sauté the onion in a pan with oil until softened, then stir in the spices.
  • Add tomatoes, pepper, courgette, chickpeas, coriander, and stock, then simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Dissolve stock in 100ml water, stir in couscous, cover, and rest for three minutes.
  • Mix lemon zest, coriander, and seasoning into the couscous with a fork.
  • Stir lemon juice into the chickpea mixture and spoon over the baked aubergines.
  • Serve alongside couscous and garnish with nuts, extra coriander, and yoghurt.