Moroccan-style couscous with chickpeas, carrot and raisins (microwave)

Moroccan-style couscous with chickpeas, carrot and raisins (microwave) is ready in 12 minutes (7 hands-on) and has 702 kcal and 24 g of protein per serving. One serving costs about $1.50. Prices from Walmart, 2026.

Moroccan-style couscous with chickpeas, carrot and raisins (microwave)
Total time
12 min
Hands-on
7 min
Calories
702 kcal
Cost per serving
$1.50

Ingredients (Serves: 2)

  • Couscous150 g
  • Chickpeas (can, drained)240 g
  • Carrots160 g
  • Frozen peas120 g
  • Raisins40 g
  • Vegetable stock300 g
  • Olive oil20 g
  • Ground cumin4 g
  • Ground cinnamon2 g
  • Lemon60 g

Method

  1. Grate the carrot into a large microwave-safe bowl. Add the frozen peas, vegetable stock, cumin and cinnamon, cover with a plate and microwave on full power for 3 minutes, until the stock is steaming hot.

  2. Stir in the couscous, drained chickpeas, raisins and olive oil. Cover again with the plate and leave to stand for 5 minutes, until all the stock is absorbed.

  3. Fluff the couscous with a fork to separate the grains and squeeze in the lemon juice.

  4. If it is not hot enough in the middle, microwave for 1 more minute. Serve in the bowl.

Nutrition per serving

Calories702 kcal
Protein24 g
Carbohydrates123 g
Sugars25 g
Fat15 g
Fiber19 g

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