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Moroccan Greens Recipe

A vibrant and flavorful vegetarian Moroccan side dish, perfect for a tagine-style feast or as a complement to your favorite protein. This recipe, adapted from Australian chef Iain Hewitson's creation, bursts with fresh greens and warming spices. Imagine tender sweet potato, crisp snap peas, and wilted spinach mingling with fragrant chickpeas and fluffy couscous. A simple yet elegant dish, easily scalable for a small gathering or a large banquet.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 439.5 kcal
Protein 30g
Rating 4.0 (4 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Moroccan Greens

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How to Make Moroccan Greens

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Gently sauté 1 medium onion (chopped), 2 cloves garlic (minced), and 1 inch ginger (grated) until softened (about 5 minutes).
  2. Add 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander, 1/4 teaspoon turmeric, and a pinch of cayenne pepper. Toss to toast the spices for 1 minute.
  3. Stir in 1 medium sweet potato (cubed), 2 cups vegetable stock (recipe #135453 recommended), and 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas (drained and rinsed).
  4. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the sweet potato is tender.
  5. Add 5 ounces fresh spinach, 1 cup snap peas (trimmed), 1/2 cup green beans (trimmed), and 4 ounces wonga bok (chopped).
  6. Mix well, cover, and cook for another 3-5 minutes, or until the green vegetables are wilted but still vibrant.
  7. While the vegetables cook, bring 2 1/2 cups vegetable stock to a boil in a separate saucepan.
  8. In a heatproof bowl, combine 1 cup couscous and 1/4 cup raisins. Pour the boiling stock over the couscous and raisins.
  9. Stir, cover, and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.
  10. To serve, mound the couscous on plates and top with the Moroccan greens and their cooking juices.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

17 g

Sugar

10g

Fat

3g

Carbs

28g

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