MOROCCAN COUSCOUS

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon white peppercorns
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1 teaspoon whole allspice
1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
2 cardamom pods
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Kosher salt
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
Large pinch of saffron (optional)
2 1/4 cups (12 ounces) whole-wheat couscous
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth, warmed
1 to 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Make the spice blend: Toast the cinnamon stick, both peppercorns, cumin, coriander, allspice, cloves and cardamom in a small dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, 2 minutes; let cool. Grind in a spice grinder or mini food processor with the ginger, turmeric, cayenne, nutmeg and 1 teaspoon salt. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks; use leftover spice blend as a rub for meat or fish.
  • Make the couscous: Heat the butter, 1 1/2 teaspoons spice blend and the saffron, if desired, in a large skillet over medium-high heat until lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Add the couscous and stir until toasted, about 1 minute. Stir in the warm broth, remove from the heat, cover and set aside until the couscous is plump, about 7 minutes. Add the lemon juice and fluff with a fork. Transfer to a bowl and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon spice blend.

solomon Boakye
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Meh.


Amin Waxiri
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I found the recipe a bit bland. It needed more spices and herbs to bring out the flavors. The couscous itself was cooked well, but the overall dish was lacking in taste.


Ayse Alcan
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Not bad, but not the best couscous I've had. The chicken was a bit dry and the vegetables were undercooked. The flavors were okay, but nothing special.


Abdeldjebbar Abid
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party! The guests raved about the tender chicken and the fluffy couscous. I'll definitely be making this again.


Hamim Islam
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The couscous turned out great! It was flavorful and aromatic. I particularly enjoyed the addition of dried fruits and nuts, which added a nice sweetness and crunch.


a Sholes
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I've tried many couscous recipes, but this one stands out. The blend of spices and the tender chicken made it a real treat. My family loved it!


Viiper Gaming
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This Moroccan couscous was a delightful culinary experience! The combination of flavors and textures was simply divine. The chicken was tender and succulent, while the vegetables were cooked to perfection. The couscous was fluffy and absorbed the del


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