Couscous With Moroccan Spices Recipe

Name: Couscous With Moroccan Spices
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Sauce; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup chopped onion; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon cumin seed, lightly toasted and ground; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 2 cups light vegetable broth; 3 small tomatoes, peeled and pureed; 1/3 cup dried currant; 1 -2 tablespoon lemon juice (lime may be used instead); Couscous; 2 cups vegetable broth; 1 1/2 cups water; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 cups couscous

Servings: persons

Sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon cumin seed, lightly toasted and ground
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 cups light vegetable broth
3 small tomatoes, peeled and pureed
1/3 cup dried currant
1 -2 tablespoon lemon juice (lime may be used instead)
Couscous
2 cups vegetable broth
1 1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups couscous

1
Heat olive oil in a non stick pan and cook the chopped onion and garlic in it till the onion is soft and translucent.
2
Stir in the cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, coriander, cayenne and paprika.
3
Continue stirring over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, then add vegetable broth, tomato puree and currants.
4
Simmer the sauce for 10 minutes.
5
Remove the sauce from heat and stir in fresh lemon (or lime) juice to your taste.
6
If not using immediately and planning to reheat before serving, wait to add citrus juice at the last minute.
7
To cook the couscous, heat the broth, water, butter and salt together in a medium skillet till the liquid boils.
8
Reduce to a simmer, add the couscous, cover the skillet tightly and leave on the lowest heat for 5 minutes.
9
Remove the pan from the heat an leave it covered for another couple of minutes before fluffing with a fork.
10
(If using instant couscous, check package directions - you may not need to keep it on heat after boiling, but just cover and wait till liquid is absorbed - just see if liquid amounts match what is mentioned on the package).

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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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Sauce, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 cup chopped onion, 6 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Couscous With Moroccan Spices falls under the Soups & Stews 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 Moroccan Spices

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