Moroccan Couscous

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This Moroccan couscous with lots of tender vegetables, chickpeas, and raisins is flavored with warm spices, orange zest, and fresh mint for a traditional North African dish.

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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ teaspoons ground cumin

  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

  • 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-inch pieces

  • 2 zucchinis, halved lengthwise and cut into ¾-inch pieces

  • ½ cup golden raisins

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

  • grated zest of one orange

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can low-sodium chickpeas, rinsed and drained

  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth

  • ½ cup orange juice

  • 1 ½ cups couscous

  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

Directions

  1. Place a large, heavy bottomed pot over medium heat. Stir in 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 bell pepper and zucchini; cook for 5 minutes. Stir in raisins, salt, zest, and chickpeas.

  2. Pour in chicken broth and orange juice; turn heat to high and bring to a boil. When the mixture is boiling, stir in couscous and remove from heat; cover, and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork, and fold in chopped mint.

Cook’s Note

This couscous is delicious served with my lamb tagine and cucumber raita.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

246 Calories
3g Fat
48g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 246
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 3%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Sodium 263mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 48g 17%
Dietary Fiber 5g 19%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 8g 17%
Vitamin C 30mg 33%
Calcium 53mg 4%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 447mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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