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Millet couscous with chickpeas, carrot, zucchini, and bell pepper.
5 from 3 votes

Millet Couscous (Moroccan-Inspired)

This warming millet couscous is bursting with vegetables and 100% gluten-free. It's an easy 1-pot recipe that takes less than 30 minutes to prepare and is super meal-prepping friendly.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 minute
Servings: 4
Author: Eloïse

Ingredients
 

  • 1 cup (200 g) millet
  • 1 large onion
  • 3 medium carrots
  • 2 medium turnips
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 zucchini
  • 1 yellow bell pepper
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 28 ounces (800 g) canned crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup (240 ml) water
  • 14 ounces (400 g) canned chickpeas
  • 2 tablespoons ras el hanout
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Instructions
 

  • Millet: Rinse the millet and cook it according to package directions (see notes). Once it's cooked, fluff it with a fork and set aside.
  • Cut the onion and root vegetables: Peel and dice the onion. Peel the carrots and turnips. Cut them lengthwise in half and into 1-inch pieces (2,5 cm).
  • Sauté: Heat a large pot with olive oil. Sauté the onions over medium-high heat until translucent. Add in the ras el hanout. Reduce to medium heat and fry the spices for a minute (see step-by-step pictures).
  • Pre-cook the root vegetables: Toss in the carrots and turnips, and add a splash of water. Cover with a lid and cook for 5-7 minutes until they start to soften.
  • Prep the remaining vegetables: Wash the zucchini and bell peppers and cut them into bite-sized pieces. Add them to the pot and sauté for 5 minutes.
  • Simmer: Add in the crushed tomatoes. Cover with a lid and simmer over medium heat for 15-20 minutes.
  • Season: Before serving, stir in the drained and rinsed chickpeas. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve over millet.

Notes

  1. To prevent the millet from being dry or overcooked, remove it from the heat and cover the pot with a lid once it's almost cooked (most of the water should already be absorbed). The steaming process will make the millet extra moist and fluffy.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcal | Carbohydrates: 82g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 91mg | Fiber: 18g | Sugar: 17g
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