Couscous With Dried Fruits Recipe

Name: Couscous With Dried Fruits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup couscous; 1 1/4 cups chicken stock; Pinch saffron; 2 heaping tablespoons chopped parsley; 1 tablespoon chopped mint; 2 tablespoons ras el-hanout; 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder; 4 dried apricots; 1 tablespoon raisins (dark and/or yellow); pepper and salt; 1 tablespoon toasted sun flower seeds

Servings: persons

1 cup couscous
1 1/4 cups chicken stock
Pinch saffron
2 heaping tablespoons chopped parsley
1 tablespoon chopped mint
2 tablespoons ras el-hanout
1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
4 dried apricots
1 tablespoon raisins (dark and/or yellow)
pepper and salt
1 tablespoon toasted sun flower seeds

1
Cut the apricots in the same size as the raisins. Put the raisins and apricots in warm water and let them well up.
2
Put the couscous in a shallow bowl. Warm the chicken stock and add a pinch of saffron, poor it over the couscous, making sure everything is covered. The vegetable stock should only just come over the couscous. Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic and put aside for about 10 minutes. Taste the couscous to check if it has the right texture. It should be dry but soft, not crunchy and definitely not soggy.
3
When you have the right texture, work it with a fork until there are no lumps in it anymore. Add the spices, the herbs, the sun flower seeds, the apricots and the raisins and mix well. That's it, enjoy!
4
Ras el-hanout is a mix of spices that is used across the Middle East and North Africa. If you can't find it in the shops, you can mix it together yourself. It includes cardamom, clove, cinnamon, ground chili peppers, coriander, cumin, mace, nutmeg, peppercorn, and turmeric. There are many variations that include other less known spices, but with this mixture you should be alright.

145

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup couscous, 1 1/4 cups chicken stock, Pinch saffron, 2 heaping tablespoons chopped parsley, and more.

Yes, Couscous With Dried Fruits 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.

Couscous With Dried Fruits

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