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Moroccan Couscous

URL: https://www.africanbites.com/moroccan-couscous/

Ingredients

The couscous and base

  • 300 ml chicken broth or water
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • cup couscous
  • ¼ cup raisins

The vegetables and legumes

  • 3-4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup onion, diced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup zucchini, diced
  • 1 cup carrots, diced
  • 1 can chickpeas

The spices and flavorings

  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon allspice
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ½ cup toasted almonds, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced

Instructions

  1. Combine chicken broth and cumin in a saucepan and bring to a boil, then set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, mix couscous with raisins, pour the broth mixture over it, cover, and let sit for 5-10 minutes until absorbed.
  3. Fluff the couscous with a fork.
  4. Heat oil in a saucepan, sauté garlic and onion for a minute, then add bell pepper, zucchini, carrot, and chickpeas, cooking for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add spices (turmeric, cumin, allspice, coriander, cinnamon) and adjust seasoning.
  6. Combine sautéed veggies with the couscous, add lemon juice, sliced almonds, and parsley, and toss to combine.
  7. Serve garnished with parsley.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
6-8
Calories
286
Total fat
8g
Total carbohydrates
48g
Total protein
7g
Sodium
41mg
Cholesterol
0mg

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