Jul 13 2026

Couscous Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

SEVEN VEGETABLES, ONION MARMALADE & CHICKPEAS.(GLUTEN-FREE OPTION AVAILABLE +$2.00)

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Ingredients

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Vegetables

Chickpeas & Couscous

Onion Marmalade

Method

Prepare the Onion Marmalade

  1. 1

    Cook the Onions

    Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook until soft and translucent.

  2. 2

    Caramelize the Onions

    Add brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Cook for 15-20 minutes until the onions are caramelized.

Cook the Vegetables

  1. 3

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a large pot, add the diced carrot, zucchini, bell pepper, eggplant, tomato, green beans, and spinach. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until they are tender.

Prepare the Couscous and Chickpeas

  1. 4

    Cook the Couscous

    In a separate pot, bring vegetable broth to a boil. Add couscous and remove from heat. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.

  2. 5

    Combine with Chickpeas

    Fluff the couscous with a fork and stir in the chickpeas, cumin, paprika, and chopped cilantro.

Assemble the Dish

  1. 6

    Serve

    On a plate, layer the sautéed vegetables, couscous and chickpeas, and top with onion marmalade. Serve warm.

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