Moroccan After-The-Holidays Couscous Recipe

Name: Moroccan After-The-Holidays Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups chicken broth; 1 1/2 cups dry couscous; 5 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup dried cranberries (chopped); 1 cup pine nuts; 2/3 cup chopped fresh mint + a few reserved sprigs for garnish; 4 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice; 1/2 cup blood orange slices -- membrane removed and chopped small; 1 teaspoon agave nectar; 3/4 teaspoon turmeric

Servings: persons

2 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups dry couscous
5 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup dried cranberries (chopped)
1 cup pine nuts
2/3 cup chopped fresh mint + a few reserved sprigs for garnish
4 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
1/2 cup blood orange slices -- membrane removed and chopped small
1 teaspoon agave nectar
3/4 teaspoon turmeric

1
Bring chicken broth, 3 Tbs. olive oil and salt to a boil. Add couscous, stir, cover and remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes.
2
Meanwhile: toast pine nuts over medium to medium low heat in a dry heavy-bottomed skillet - Making sure to stir constantly with a wooden spoon until the oils begin to glisten on their skins and they are nicely golden in color.
3
Remove lid from couscous and fluff with fork. Dump into a large bowl. Let cool a bit and then add chopped dried cranberries, toasted pine nuts. fresh squeezed lemon juice, the remaining 2 Tbs. of olive oil, the blood oranges, agave and turmeric. Toss gently.
4
Garnish with a few sprigs of mint and serve.

789

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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: 2 cups chicken broth, 1 1/2 cups dry couscous, 5 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Moroccan After-The-Holidays Couscous 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.

Moroccan After-The-Holidays Couscous

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