Seven Veggie Moroccan Couscous with Raisin Caramelized Onions Bowl

Name: Seven Veggie Moroccan Couscous with Raisin Caramelized Onions Bowl
Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients: ½ head cabbage, cut into ½-inch (13 mm)- thick wedges; 1 small honeynut squash or butternut squash, peeled and sliced into ½-inch (13 mm)-thick slices; 1 small honeynut squash or butternut squash, peeled and sliced into ½-inch (13 mm)-thick slices; 2 or 3 zucchinis, cut in half; 1 large eggplant, cut into slices; 4 or 5 carrots, cut into fours; 2 bell peppers, cut into fours; 4 Roma tomatoes, cut in half; 2 cups (400 g) canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained; ⅛ teaspoon saffron; 1 ice cube; ½ teaspoon cumin; 1 cup (175 g) couscous; 2 cups (475 ml) hot chicken stock; 1 tablespoon (14 g) butter; 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil; 2 large white onions, thinly sliced; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon ground ginger; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon pepper; ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon honey; ½ cup (75 g) raisins; 1 to 2 tablespoons (15 to 28 ml) water, as needed; Fresh cilantro leaves; Yogurt; Harissa (red chili paste); Harissa (red chili paste)

Preparation info

Makes
4
servings

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Mediterranean Bowls

By Mahy Elamin

Published 2026

About

Fridays in Morocco are for couscous tables, made with love and shared with everyone. This Seven Veggie Couscous Bowl is a vegetarian feast of color and aroma, inspired by the classic Friday couscous shared across Moroccan tables. Fluffy steamed couscous forms the base, soaking up a golden broth of saffron, ginger, cinnamon, and turmeric from the roast vegetables that are piled on top. A generous addition of caramelized onions with raisins brings a deep, jammy finish. Fresh cilantro adds fla

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Africa
Morocco
Main course
Gluten-free
Mediterranean

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