COUSCOUS WITH PRUNES AND TOASTED ALMONDS

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Spiced prunes add a sweet twist to classic couscous in this recipe from "Mourad: New Moroccan," by Mourad Lahlou. Also try: Brown-Butter Couscous, Couscous with Meyer Lemon and Parsley

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup whole blanched whole almonds
Classic Steamed Couscous
3/4 cup Spiced Prunes, pitted and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
5 tablespoons Clarified Butter for Couscous with Prunes and Toasted Almonds
6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
6 tablespoons chopped chives
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Coarse salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place almonds on a baking sheet and toast for 10 minutes until golden brown (break open to check). Let cool.
  • Combine almonds with couscous, prunes, clarified butter, lemon juice, chives, and cinnamon; season with salt.

Lial Alawishi
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I'm definitely going to be making this dish again. It's a keeper!


mstakmina akter
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables.


zyasia lyons
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I served this dish with a side of roasted vegetables, and it was a perfect meal.


Kiera Louise
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I added a bit of chopped fresh parsley to this dish, and it really brightened up the flavor.


PervaizQaimkhani PervaizQaimkhani
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I'm not a big fan of almonds, so I omitted them from this recipe. The dish was still delicious without them.


Lee Nation
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I didn't have any prunes on hand, so I used dried apricots instead. The apricots worked really well in this dish, and they added a slightly tart flavor.


Prim Shema
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I made this dish exactly as the recipe said, and it turned out perfectly. The couscous was fluffy and the prunes and almonds were plump and juicy.


Justina Mkambuya
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This dish is really easy to make, and it's a great option for a weeknight meal. It's also a great dish to take for lunch.


Getachewu Aidse
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I love the combination of sweet and savory in this dish. The prunes and almonds add a nice touch of sweetness, while the couscous and spices add a savory flavor.


Cazmo Hernandez
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook couscous, and this recipe was a great find. It's a simple dish, but it's packed with flavor.


Sasikumari Sasikumari
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover couscous. I had some leftover from a previous meal and I didn't know what to do with it. This recipe was the perfect solution!


ahmed abdulrahim
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it, and I got several requests for the recipe.


ARIYAN ARIF
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I'm not usually a fan of couscous, but this recipe changed my mind. The prunes and almonds added a lot of flavor and texture, and the dish was really easy to make.


richard roberts
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The combination of the sweet prunes, the nutty almonds, and the savory couscous was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.