Experience the exotic flavors of Morocco with our tantalizing recipe for Moroccan chili with 10,000 grains of sand couscous. This dish embodies the vibrant culinary traditions of Morocco, skillfully blending aromatic spices, tender meats, and fluffy couscous for a truly unforgettable meal. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey to North Africa as we guide you through the steps to create this mouthwatering dish, sure to delight your taste buds and transport you to the bustling souks of Marrakech.
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MORROCAN CHILI AND 10,000 GRAINS OF SAND
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Heat skillet with extra-virgin olive oil, add meat and brown. Season the meat with salt and pepper, to taste, chili powder, cumin, coriander, cinnamon and paprika. Add the bay leaf, onions, bell pepper and garlic to the pan. Cook until onions are soft, 8 minutes. Add lemon juice and zest, Worcestershire sauce and tomato sauce. Stir and reduce heat to simmer.
- Bring butter and stock to a boil in a pot with tight fitting lid. Add dried fruit and couscous, stir then turn off heat and set lid in place. Let stand 5 minutes. Add nuts and herbs and toss with fork.
- Toast pita wedges in hot oven or under broiler. Pile chili in bowls, top with "sand" and serve with pita wedges for scooping.
MOROCCAN CHICKEN AND WHOLE GRAIN COUSCOUS
A flavorful chicken stew that uses exotic spices and nice vegetables served over whole-grain couscous. This recipe was actually a real chicken contest winner! Vegetables and even meat can vary according to taste, but I find squash, carrots, bell peppers, and lamb work well in this recipe. Even though the spices seem strange, the flavors are subtle but fragrant! A real favorite at home.
Provided by Myleen Sagrado Sjödin
Categories World Cuisine Recipes African North African Moroccan
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Prepare the couscous according to package directions.
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat, and cook onion until tender. Mix in bay leaves, cloves, cinnamon, turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Place chicken in the pot, and cook until well browned. Pour garbanzo beans, tomatoes, and broth into the pot, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 25 minutes.
- Mix carrots and zucchini into pot. Season with salt. Continue cooking 10 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Serve stew over cooked couscous.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.4 calories, Carbohydrate 50.7 g, Cholesterol 66.8 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 33.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 1539 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
MOROCCAN CHILI W/ 10,000 GRAINS OF SAND (COUSCOUS)
from Rachel Ray. The 10,000 grains of sand is COUSCOUS! A unique twist on chili. The flavors work very well together. This would go well on top of anything (baked potato, hotdog, etc.)
Provided by mikey ev
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (if serving with pita bread).
- Heat skillet with extra-virgin olive oil, add meat and brown.
- Season the meat with salt and pepper, to taste, chili powder, cumin, coriander, cinnamon and paprika. Add the bay leaf, onions, bell pepper and garlic to the pan.
- Cook until onions are soft, 8 minutes.
- Add lemon juice and zest, Worcestershire sauce and tomato sauce. Stir and reduce heat to simmer (for about 10 minutes while you make the couscous).
- To make couscous: Bring butter and stock to a boil in a separate pot with tight fitting lid. (This is a good time to put the pitas in the oven too).
- Add dried fruit and couscous, stir then turn off heat and set lid in place. Let stand 5 minutes. Add nuts and herbs and toss with fork.
- Pile chili in bowls, top with "sand" and serve with pita wedges for scooping.
MOROCCAN COUSCOUS WITH MEAT AND VEGETABLES
Steps:
- Put broth in the couscousiere pot, add the onions, tomatoes, meat, parsley, olive oil, saffron, ginger and salt and pepper. Boil on medium high heat for 5 to10 minutes. Put the keskes on top of the pot and add couscous slowly. Let the couscous steam for 1/2 hour.
- After steam starts coming up, take the couscous out of keskes and transfer into a large bowl (gsaa). Break up any clumping grains of couscous with wooden spoon, and cool for a few minutes. Sprinkle 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup cold water on the couscous while it is in the bowl, to make the grains larger and soft. Return to heat and steam for another 30 minutes. Remove the couscous from the pot and transfer to the large bowl. Again, break up any clumps and sprinkle with 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup of water. Remove the meat from the couscousiere, cover and set aside. Add vegetables to the couscousiere and return the couscous to the keske and place in the couscousiere. Cook the vegetables and the couscous for 30 to 45 minutes on medium high heat. After the vegetables and couscous are all fully cooked, remove the couscousiere from heat. Return the couscous to a large bowl and add butter. Place the couscous on a platter, forming a hole in the middle of the couscous. Place meat in the hole and top with vegetables. Put sauce around sides of the platter. Serve guests additional sauce in small bowls.
- The recipes for this program, which were provided by contributors and guests who may not be professional chefs, have not been tested in the Food Network's kitchens. Therefore, the Food Network cannot attest to the accuracy of any of the recipes.
MOROCCAN CHICKEN AND WHOLE GRAIN COUSCOUS
A flavorful chicken stew that uses exotic spices and nice vegetables served over whole-grain couscous. This recipe was actually a real chicken contest winner! Vegetables and even meat can vary according to taste, but I find squash, carrots, bell peppers, and lamb work well in this recipe. Even though the spices seem strange, the flavors are subtle but fragrant! A real favorite at home.
Provided by Myleen Sagrado Sjdin
Categories Moroccan Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Prepare the couscous according to package directions.
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat, and cook onion until tender. Mix in bay leaves, cloves, cinnamon, turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Place chicken in the pot, and cook until well browned. Pour garbanzo beans, tomatoes, and broth into the pot, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 25 minutes.
- Mix carrots and zucchini into pot. Season with salt. Continue cooking 10 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Serve stew over cooked couscous.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.4 calories, Carbohydrate 50.7 g, Cholesterol 66.8 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 33.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 1539 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
MOROCCAN SPICED COUSCOUS WITH FRUITS
Make and share this Moroccan Spiced Couscous With Fruits recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Elmotoo
Categories Grains
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400F/200C/400°F Put the couscous in an ovenproof dish. Mix the stock, saffron, apricots, dates and raisins in a saucepan and bring to the boil. Pour the hot stock and fruit over the couscous. Add just enough boiling water to cover the grains, but do not flood them. Set aside for 15 minutes.
- Fluff up the couscous with a fork and season it with salt, pepper and chili powder to taste. Drizzle the lemon or olive oil and lemon juice over and add the chickpeas. Mix the ingredients well, then cover the dish.
- Bake the couscous for 15 minutes. Fluff up the grains, stir in the mint and coriander and return the couscous to the oven for a further 5 minutes. Meanwhile, dry fry the almonds in a heavy based frying pan over a moderate heat, turning or stirring frequently for 5 minutes until they are golden. Scatter almonds over the couscous and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 775.3, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 337.4, Carbohydrate 147.8, Fiber 15.6, Sugar 27.1, Protein 24.7
Tips:
- To make the perfect couscous, use a 1:2 ratio of couscous to liquid. For example, if you are using 1 cup of couscous, you would use 2 cups of liquid.
- Soak the couscous in the liquid for 5 minutes before cooking. This will help the couscous absorb the liquid and cook evenly.
- Bring the liquid to a boil, then add the couscous. Stir well and bring to a boil again.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 5 minutes. Do not stir the couscous during this time.
- Remove the pot from the heat and let it sit for 5 minutes, covered. This will allow the couscous to finish cooking and absorb any remaining liquid.
- Fluff the couscous with a fork before serving.
- Add your favorite toppings, such as vegetables, meat, or sauce.
Conclusion:
Moroccan chili with 10,000 grains of sand couscous is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The couscous is light and fluffy, while the chili is flavorful and hearty. The combination of the two makes for a truly satisfying dish. This recipe is also very versatile. You can use any type of chili you like, and you can add whatever vegetables or meat you have on hand. You can also adjust the spiciness of the chili to your liking. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal that is sure to please everyone at the table, give Moroccan chili with 10,000 grains of sand couscous a try. You won't be disappointed!
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