COUSCOUS ROYALE

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Impress your friends with this classic Middle Eastern dish which can be spiced up or toned down according to preference. Great for chilly autumn or winter days. All the prep time is in the chopping, the rest is easy!

Provided by SKIDMORA

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     African

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 pounds small chicken thighs
12 ounces Merguez or spicy Italian sausage
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 onions, minced
2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch rounds
½ stalk celery, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 rutabaga, parsnip, or turnip - peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
½ green bell pepper, cut into 1/4 inch strips
½ red bell pepper, cut into 1/4 inch strips
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (15.5 ounce) can garbanzo beans
2 cups chicken stock
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon harissa, or to taste
1 bay leaf
2 zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 cups couscous
2 cups chicken stock
½ cup plain yogurt

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs, skin-side down, and sear until golden brown on both sides; set aside. Reduce heat to medium, add sausage, and cook sausage until no longer pink; set aside.
  • Stir garlic and onions into skillet; cook until onions have softened and turned translucent. Stir in the carrots, celery, rutabaga, green pepper, red pepper, diced tomatoes, garbanzos, and 2 cups chicken stock. Season with thyme, turmeric, cayenne, harissa, and bay leaf. Cut sausage into 1--inch pieces, and add to skillet along with chicken. Cover, and simmer for 30 minutes until chicken is no longer pink. When the chicken is done, stir in the zucchini, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • While the chicken is cooking, mix 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) into couscous in a heatproof bowl. Bring 2 cups of chicken stock to a boil and stir into the couscous, cover, and keep hot.
  • Serve chicken stew over the couscous with a dollop of yogurt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 933.3 calories, Carbohydrate 80.4 g, Cholesterol 168.9 mg, Fat 39 g, Fiber 10.8 g, Protein 62.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 599.8 mg, Sugar 11.6 g

Kylee Hall
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I'm not a big fan of couscous, but I really enjoyed this dish. The flavors are well-balanced and the couscous is light and fluffy. I would definitely make this again.


Gracia Mukendi
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This dish is perfect for a potluck or party. It's easy to make ahead of time and it can be served warm or cold.


Fateh Jan
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. You can use any kind of vegetables you like, and you can adjust the spices to your own taste.


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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The couscous cooks in just a few minutes and the vegetables can be roasted in the oven while you're preparing the rest of the dish.


Shakel Sheikh
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I'm a vegetarian and I made this dish without the chicken. It was still very flavorful and satisfying. I would definitely make this again.


Tamer Zohair
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more spices next time. Otherwise, it was a good recipe.


Dennis Samuel
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The couscous was light and fluffy, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. The sauce was also very flavorful.


Abid “Ali saeed” Saeed
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. The couscous was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Stefano Viola
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This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would reduce the amount of honey next time. Otherwise, it was a good recipe.


Fatima Nura
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I'm not a big fan of couscous, but I really enjoyed this dish. The flavors are well-balanced and the couscous is light and fluffy. I would definitely make this again.


Laco Noma
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This is one of my favorite couscous recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Md junite Khan
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the addition of the pistachios and apricots. They added a nice touch of crunch and sweetness.


Chota ali khan Kharpur
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This dish is a total winner! The flavors and textures are amazing. I love the combination of sweet and savory, and the couscous is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


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