Turmeric Couscous with Chickpeas and Spinach
Fluffy couscous tossed with turmeric, chickpeas, wilted spinach, and a squeeze of lemon.

Total
20 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 1 cup cup couscous
- 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed can chickpeas
- 4 cups cups baby spinach
- 1 tsp tsp ground turmeric
- 2 tbsp tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves, minced cloves garlic
- 1, juiced lemon
- 1 cup cup vegetable broth
- 1/4 tsp tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp tsp black pepper(optional)
- 1/4 cup, crumbled cup feta cheese(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Bring the vegetable broth to a boil, stir in 1 tbsp olive oil, a pinch of salt, and 1/2 tsp of the turmeric, then remove from heat and stir in the couscous. Cover and let sit 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- 2
While the couscous rests, heat the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 3
Add the chickpeas and remaining 1/2 tsp turmeric to the skillet, cooking for 5 minutes and stirring occasionally until warmed and lightly coated.
- 4
Add the spinach and cook 2-3 minutes, tossing until just wilted. Season with salt and black pepper.
- 5
Add the fluffed couscous to the skillet, toss to combine, and finish with a squeeze of lemon juice. Top with crumbled feta if desired and serve.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
480
24% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 15 g |
| Carbohydrate | 68 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Fiber | 10 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 620 mg |
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