MOROCCAN COUSCOUS

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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

1 ¼ teaspoons ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon ground cardamom
¼ teaspoon ground coriander
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 red onion, cut in half and thinly sliced
1 red, green, or yellow bell pepper, cut into 1" pieces
2 zucchinis, halved lengthwise and cut into 3/4 inch pieces
½ cup golden raisins
1 teaspoon kosher salt
grated zest of one orange
1 (14.5 ounce) can low sodium garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 ½ cups chicken broth
½ cup orange juice
1 ½ cups couscous
3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

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

md.Anowar Hossen
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This is the best Moroccan couscous recipe I've found online. Thanks for sharing!


Andjelija Berbakov
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This recipe is a keeper. I'll definitely be making it again and again.


PuBG & LuDo Trick
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I highly recommend this recipe. It's one of the best couscous dishes I've ever had.


Uphar Giri
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This recipe is a must-try for any fan of Moroccan cuisine.


Edwin Sosa
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Monkey Man
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I love the combination of spices in this dish. It's so flavorful and aromatic.


Jonathan Reaves
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Lal Magar
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I've made this recipe for years, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Mr Jordan Sith
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This recipe is a great way to introduce your family to Moroccan cuisine.


Rayan Haq
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I love the vibrant colors of this dish. It's a feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds.


Muzammil Khokhar
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This is a healthy and flavorful dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal.


Emil Meherremli
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I'm a vegetarian, and I love that this recipe can be easily adapted to exclude meat.


Angela Holt
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This is a great recipe for a crowd. I made it for a party, and everyone loved it.


Sohail Jamali
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I love the versatility of this recipe. I've made it with different vegetables and proteins, and it's always delicious.


Bhabo
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This was my first time making couscous, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the dish was very flavorful.


Gibson Simon
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The combination of spices is perfect, and the couscous is always fluffy and delicious.


Ndodekhaya Ngwane
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This Moroccan couscous was a delight! The flavors were rich and complex, and the couscous was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


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