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Crispy Chickpea Couscous with Zucchini & Grape Tomatoes

Looking for a different & flavorful way to gain a protein & fiber-rich meal? Then check out this simple & healthy chickpea powered recipe! 
5 from 5 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4
Calories 617 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 zucchinis
  • 8 oz grape tomatoes
  • ¼ oz thyme
  • 4 scallions (optional)
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 lemon
  • 13.4 oz chickpeas
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 ½ cup Israeli couscous
  • 1 ½ cup low sodium vegetable stock
  • 1 cup feta cheese
  • 4 tsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter

Instructions
 

  • Adjust racks to middle & top positions – preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash & dry all produce. Trim & dice zucchini into ½-inch pieces. Halve tomatoes. Strip thyme leaves from stems; discard stems. Mince garlic. (*We purchase pre-minced garlic – a huge timesaver!) Trim & thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens. (*We omitted, as we’re not huge onion fans. 😉) Halve lemon.
  • Toss zucchini, tomatoes & half thyme on a baking sheet with a large drizzle of olive oil. Season with salt & pepper. Roast on middle rack, tossing halfway through, until tender, 15-20 mins.
  • Meanwhile, drain & rinse chickpeas. Pat as dry as possible with paper towels. On a second baking sheet, toss chickpeas with paprika (if you’re wary of using all the paprika – sprinkle half to see how your taste buds will react), a large drizzle of olive oil & a pinch of salt & pepper. Roast on top rack, tossing halfway through, until crisp, 18-20 mins. CAUTION: It’s natural for the chickpeas to pop a bit.
  • Heat 2 TBSP butter, garlic & scallion whites in a medium pot over medium-high heat; cook until butter has melted & garlic is fragrant, 30-60 seconds. Add couscous & remaining thyme; stir to coat. Season with salt & pepper. Cook, stirring, until couscous is lightly toasted, 2-3 mins.
  • Add 1 ½ cup veggie stock to pot with couscous. Bring to a boil, then cover & reduce heat to low. Cook until couscous is tender, 6-8 mins. Drain any excess water, if necessary. Keep covered off heat.
  • Add half veggies, half the feta & a squeeze of lemon juice to pot with couscous; stir to combine. Divide between plates; top with roasted chickpeas & remaining veggies. Garnish with scallion greens (optional) & remaining feta. Serve & enjoy!

Notes

Thyme Tip: Pinch stem near the top with one hand, then pull down with other hand against direction the leaves grow in. The leaves should easily pop off!

Nutrition

Calories: 617kcalCarbohydrates: 99gProtein: 27gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 21gSugar: 14g
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