Curried Couscous with Broccoli and Feta

Vegetarian
Health score
30%
Curried Couscous with Broccoli and Feta
45 min.
5
380kcal

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Are you looking for a delightful and wholesome dish that combines vibrant flavors with nutritious ingredients? Look no further than this Curried Couscous with Broccoli and Feta! This vegetarian recipe not only highlights the wonderful pairing of aromatic spices and fresh produce but also provides a satisfying meal perfect for lunch or dinner.

The star of this dish is the fluffy couscous, which serves as a wonderful canvas for the rich, earthy notes of curry powder and the zesty hint of fresh ginger. Adding a pop of color and crunch, tender broccoli florets and shredded carrots blend seamlessly with protein-packed chickpeas, offering a delightful textural contrast that elevates each bite. Crumbled feta cheese adds a creamy, tangy finish that complements the spices beautifully, while a sprinkle of dry-roasted cashews delivers a satisfying crunch that’s hard to resist.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this quick and easy dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or for meal prepping over the weekend. Each serving is not only rich in flavor but also balanced, packing in approximately 380 calories with a good mix of protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to impress your family and friends with this vibrant, nutritious, and oh-so-tasty Curried Couscous with Broccoli and Feta!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon bottled ginger fresh minced
  • 1.5 cups broccoli florets 
  • 15 ounce garbanzo beans drained and rinsed canned (garbanzo beans)
  • 0.3 cup carrots shredded
  • cup couscous uncooked
  • 1.5 teaspoons curry powder 
  • ounces feta cheese crumbled
  • 1.5 tablespoons olive oil 
  • 0.3 cup raisins 
  • 0.5 cup onion red finely chopped
  • 0.3 cup roasted cashews chopped
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoon sugar 
  • 1.8 cups water 
  • tablespoons citrus champagne vinegar 

Equipment

  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Bring 1 3/4 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan; gradually stir in couscous.
  2. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  3. While couscous stands, steam broccoli florets, covered, for 3 minutes or until tender.
  4. Combine couscous, broccoli, onion, and next 10 ingredients (onion through chickpeas), tossing gently.
  5. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Calories380kcal
Protein13.79%
Fat30.61%
Carbs55.6%

Properties

Glycemic Index
77.41
Glycemic Load
25.3
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
18.445217430592%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.24mg
Isorhamnetin
0.8mg
Kaempferol
2.26mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
4.16mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:380.23kcal
19.01%
Fat:13.19g
20.29%
Saturated Fat:3.75g
23.45%
Carbohydrates:53.91g
17.97%
Net Carbohydrates:46.3g
16.84%
Sugar:4.32g
4.8%
Cholesterol:15.14mg
5.05%
Sodium:806.46mg
35.06%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:13.37g
26.73%
Manganese:1.17mg
58.41%
Vitamin A:1686.43IU
33.73%
Vitamin K:34.85µg
33.19%
Vitamin C:26.66mg
32.32%
Vitamin B6:0.63mg
31.54%
Fiber:7.61g
30.44%
Phosphorus:251.74mg
25.17%
Copper:0.44mg
21.99%
Magnesium:72.79mg
18.2%
Folate:61.46µg
15.37%
Calcium:152.52mg
15.25%
Vitamin B2:0.25mg
14.93%
Iron:2.63mg
14.59%
Zinc:1.96mg
13.06%
Potassium:441.81mg
12.62%
Vitamin B5:1.14mg
11.37%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.05%
Vitamin B3:1.97mg
9.84%
Selenium:5.99µg
8.56%
Vitamin E:1.11mg
7.37%
Vitamin B12:0.29µg
4.79%
Source:My Recipes