Algerian Couscous Recipe

Name: Algerian Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 can chickpeas cooked, drained; 1 pound couscous; 2 onions large, chopped; 1 carrot sliced; 1 red bell pepper sliced; 1 eggplant sliced, salted and rinsed; 1 pound lamb cut in 2 inch cubes; 1 inch chicken cut up 8 parts; 3 teaspoons olive oil; 1 pimentos; 4 tomatoes seeded and chopped; 2 teaspoons paprika; salt; 7 ounces fresh peas; 9 ounces artichoke hearts drained; cayenne pepper; 4 ounces butter

Servings: persons

1 can chickpeas cooked, drained
1 pound couscous
2 onions large, chopped
1 carrot sliced
1 red bell pepper sliced
1 eggplant sliced, salted and rinsed
1 pound lamb cut in 2 inch cubes
1 inch chicken cut up 8 parts
3 teaspoons olive oil
1 pimentos
4 tomatoes seeded and chopped
2 teaspoons paprika
salt
7 ounces fresh peas
9 ounces artichoke hearts drained
cayenne pepper
4 ounces butter

1
Fry onions garlic, pepper, carrot and eggplant with chicken and lamb in oil.
2
Add chickpeas and enough water to cover.
3
Add pimento and salt and pepper to taste. Let simmer for 1/2 hour.
4
Meanwhile, cook couscous according to package instructions, then set aside.
5
Add tomatoes and peas to meat mixture and cook another 1/2 hour.
6
Add artichoke and canned chickpeas to the stew. Cook a few minutes longer.
7
Add some butter to the couscous and place couscous shaped into a cone on a serving platter. Surround with the meat and vegetables.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 can chickpeas cooked, drained, 1 pound couscous, 2 onions large, chopped, 1 carrot sliced, and more.

Yes, Algerian Couscous falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Algerian Couscous

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