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Easy 35 min~310 kcal 6/10
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Tunisian Couscous
Semolina couscous serves with lamb, chickpeas, squash, carrots, and harissa tomato broth for a North African classic.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 45 min📖 1 min readServes 6~590 kcal🇹🇳 Tunisian🌍 Full translation
30 min prep 75 min cook
- #High Protein
- #For Guests
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Timeline
Total 1 h 45 min- Prep30 min
- Cooking1 h 15 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 3 su bardağı(~600 ml) Couscous
- 700 gr Diced lamb
- 1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) Boiled chickpeas
- 2 adet Zucchini
- 3 adet Carrots
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Tomato paste
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Harissa
- 1 adet Onion
- 4 yemek kaşığı(~60 ml) Olive oil
- 5 su bardağı(~1000 ml) Water
- 1.5 tatlı kaşığı(~15 ml) Salt
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Cumin
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Instructions
- 1
Chop the onion and soften it in the olive oil for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 2
Add the lamb and sear for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 3
Add the tomato paste, harissa, cumin, and salt, then fry for 2 minutes.
2 min02:00 - 4
Add the water and chickpeas, then cook the meat for 45 minutes.
45 min45:00 - 5
Cut the carrots and zucchini into large pieces and add them to the pot.
- 6
Cook the vegetables for 18 minutes, until tender.
18 min18:00 - 7
Moisten the couscous with the hot sauce liquid and let it swell for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 8
Serve the couscous with the meat and vegetables.
💡 Tip: Moistening the couscous gradually with the sauce liquid keeps the grains from clumping.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve on a wide platter with harissa and lemon wedges on top.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin A
Nutrition (per serving)
~590
kcal calories
30
g protein
78
g carbs
18
g fat
Protein 20%Carbs 53%Fat 27%
GI 32 · Low GIGL 25 · High GL
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Tunisian Couscous make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Tunisian Couscous take?
Prep 30 minutes, cooking 75 minutes; 105 minutes in total.Is Tunisian Couscous difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Tunisian Couscous have?
Approximately 590 kcal per serving. Protein: 30g, carbs: 78g, fat: 18g.Which allergens does Tunisian Couscous contain?
This recipe contains Gluten. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Tunisian Couscous belong to?
This recipe belongs to Tunisian cuisine.How many ingredients does Tunisian Couscous need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.
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