Cheesy Chickpea and Corn Couscous

Enjoy a unique Middle Eastern breakfast with this savory dish. Couscous serves as the base for a delightful blend of chickpeas, corn, and melted cheddar cheese. The addition of creamy coconut milk brings velvety texture to this easy yet satisfying meal.

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Cook delicious Cheesy Chickpea and Corn Couscous in minutes!

Breakfast
30 min cook
Medium difficulty difficulty
650 cal
Middle Eastern
Pax Number
1
Measurement
Ingredients
100 grams couscous
100 milliliter coconut milk
5 grams chili powder
50 grams corn
100 grams chickpea
50 grams cheddar cheese
10 milliliter olive oil
5 grams salt
2 grams pepper
Cooking tools
Stove
Pot
Pan

Instructions

1
Step 1
Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add chickpeas, and stir them gently while they cook for about 5 minutes until slightly golden.
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Step 2
Incorporate the corn, chili powder, salt, and pepper into the mixture. Stir well, allowing the flavors to meld together as you cook for another 3 minutes.
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Step 3
Pour in coconut milk, stirring to combine the ingredients. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer before adding the couscous. Cover the pot with a lid.
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Step 4
Let the couscous cook on low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking.
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Step 5
Remove the pot from heat and introduce the cheddar cheese. Stir until the cheese is fully melted and nicely combined with the couscous.
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Step 6
Serve the couscous hot, garnishing with a sprinkle of additional chili powder if you prefer an extra kick. Enjoy the warm, cheesy flavors at breakfast.
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Cheesy Chickpea and Corn Couscous is a modern twist on traditional Middle Eastern flavors. This vibrant dish is a communal food experience, often shared among family members or friends during breakfast or brunch. Combining the classic grains of couscous with versatile chickpeas, the recipe adds a delightful twist with cheddar cheese, a non-traditional ingredient offering a nod to global fusion cuisine. In Middle Eastern cuisine, couscous is often regarded as a staple ingredient, notably celebrated for its ability to absorb surrounding flavors, making it an ideal canvas for creative culinary explorations. This dish balances the subtle earthy notes of chickpeas with the sweet crunch of corn, wrapped in the creamy embrace of coconut milk. Whether you're looking for a comforting breakfast or a satisfying start to your day, this delightful dish offers a harmonious blend of flavors that are both familiar and full of surprises. Its rich nutritional profile ensures it's not just flavorful, but also a wholesome addition to your breakfast repertoire.

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