Experience the vibrant flavors of Morocco with our delectable mushroom couscous recipe. This exotic dish combines the earthy goodness of mushrooms with the aromatic spices of North African cuisine, creating a tantalizing journey for your taste buds. A harmonious blend of tender couscous, sautéed mushrooms, and fragrant spices, this dish is a true celebration of Moroccan culinary heritage. Let us embark on this culinary adventure and discover the secrets behind this extraordinary dish.
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MOROCCAN MUSHROOMS WITH COUSCOUS
This filling Moroccan meal is packed full of vitamins and vegetables
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Fry the onion in the oil for 6 mins until softened. Add the cinnamon and cumin and cook for 1 min, stirring. Add the mushrooms, cook for 2 mins, then stir in the tomatoes, chickpeas and honey. Season and simmer for 7-8 mins.
- Meanwhile, mix the couscous with the dried apricots and some seasoning in a bowl. Pour over 250ml boiling water, stir to mix, then cover. Leave to stand for 7 mins or until softened. To serve, fluff up with a fork, stir in the parsley and top with the mushroom mixture. Great served with some green beans.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, Carbohydrate 44 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 11 grams protein, Sodium 0.51 milligram of sodium
MOROCCAN COUSCOUS
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large saute pan, add the shallots and cook for 3 minutes over medium heat. Add the chicken stock, salt and pepper, raise the heat to high and bring the stock to a boil. Off the heat and add the couscous. Cover the pan and let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Add the pignoli nuts and currants to the couscous, stir and serve.
- Place the chickens, onions, carrots, celery, parsnips, parsley, thyme, dill, garlic, salt, and peppercorns in a 16 to 20-quart stockpot with 7 quarts of water and bring to a boil. Skim the surface as needed. Simmer uncovered for 4 hours. Strain the entire contents of the pot through a colander, discarding the chicken and vegetables, and chill. Discard the hardened fat, and then pack the broth in quart containers.
MUSHROOM COUSCOUS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Cook 8 ounces sliced cremini mushrooms in butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, 4 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add 1 teaspoon each chopped garlic and thyme; stir 1 minute, then remove to a plate. Add 1 1/4 cups chicken broth, 2 tablespoons butter and a pinch of salt to the skillet. Bring to a boil, then pour over 1 cup couscous in a bowl. Cover and set aside 5 minutes. Stir in some chopped parsley and the mushrooms.
SWEET AND NUTTY MOROCCAN COUSCOUS
I've simplified this recipe for Couscous Mesfouf without losing any of its deliciously complex flavor. Prepare all the mix-ins ahead of time and it takes only minutes to make. Enjoy!
Provided by Christina S.
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegetarian Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pour the vegetable broth into a large saucepan, and bring to a boil. Add the butter, apricots, dates and raisins. Boil for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat, and stir in the couscous. Cover, and let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in the cinnamon and toasted almonds, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.1 calories, Carbohydrate 68.2 g, Cholesterol 25.4 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 163.5 mg, Sugar 16.9 g
MOROCCAN COUSCOUS
This dish is great served with my Lamb Tagine and Cucumber Raita also on this site.
Provided by BenevolentEmpress
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Summer Squash
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Place a large, heavy bottomed pot over medium heat. Stir in the cumin, ginger, cloves, cayenne, cardamom, coriander, and allspice; gently toast until fragrant, about 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in oil and onion, cook until softened. Stir in the bell pepper, and zucchini; cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the raisins, salt, zest, and garbanzos.
- Pour in the chicken broth and orange juice; turn heat to high and bring to a boil. When the mixture is boiling, stir in the couscous and remove from heat; cover, and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork, and fold in chopped mint.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.6 calories, Carbohydrate 48.1 g, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 263.3 mg, Sugar 9.6 g
MOROCCAN MUSHROOM COUSCOUS
Make and share this Moroccan Mushroom Couscous recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Grains
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoon oil add mushrooms seasoned with salt and pepper saute till tender.
- Remove from pan and add 2 tablespoons oil, onions, garlic and spices cook for an other 5 minutes.
- Add orange juice and zest simmering till reduced to 1 cup.
- In a medium bowl Add 1 cup hot water to couscous and raisins season with salt and pepper remove let stand for 10 minutes.
- For presentation plate the couscous on a large platter top with mushrooms and pour sauce on top. Just before serving toss together.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.7, Fat 14.7, SaturatedFat 2.1, Sodium 14.1, Carbohydrate 57, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 15.9, Protein 10.4
MUSHROOM COUSCOUS WITH MOROCCAN FLAVORS
This makes a great side dish for steak. Vegetable broth can be substituted to make this a vegetarian dish.
Provided by FDADELKARIM
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oil over medium heat then add mushrooms, onion, & garlic, saute till tender.
- Pour in the broth & spices the simmer for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat & stir in the couscous.
- Let stand, covered, for 10 minutes then fluff with a fork. Serve alone or as a side dish.
MOROCCAN STUFFED MUSHROOMS
Coriander and cumin are zesty updates to the familiar stuffed mushrooms. The addition of couscous makes them very filling and delicious. -Raymonde Bourgeois, Swastika, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 55m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Remove stems from mushrooms and finely chop stems; set caps aside. In a large nonstick skillet, saute the onion, carrot and chopped stems in oil until crisp-tender., Add the garlic, salt, cumin and coriander. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Add broth and currants; bring to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5-10 minutes or until broth is absorbed. Fluff with a fork. Stir in parsley and mint. Stuff into mushroom caps., Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 400° until mushrooms are tender, 10-15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 25 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 81mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
Tips:
- Use high-quality couscous for the best flavor and texture. Look for couscous that is made from whole wheat or semolina flour.
- Toast the couscous before cooking it. This will give it a nutty flavor and help it to absorb the flavors of the other ingredients.
- Use a flavorful broth to cook the couscous. This will add depth and flavor to the dish.
- Add vegetables and other ingredients to the couscous before cooking it. This will make the dish more flavorful and nutritious.
- Season the couscous with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste.
- Serve the couscous hot or cold. It can be served as a main course or a side dish.
Conclusion:
Mushroom couscous with Moroccan flavors is a delicious and easy-to-make dish. It is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. The combination of mushrooms, couscous, and Moroccan spices creates a flavorful and satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.
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