Moroccan Lucky Seven Vegetable Inspired Couscous

Name: Moroccan Lucky Seven Vegetable Inspired Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup sliced almonds; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 whole carrots, grated or julienned; 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped; 3/4 cup frozen peas; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice; 2/3 cup dried cranberries or 2/3 cup currants; 1 cup dry white wine; 1 (14 ounce) can low sodium chicken broth; 1 3/4 cups uncooked couscous

Servings: persons

1/2 cup sliced almonds
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 whole carrots, grated or julienned
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
3/4 cup frozen peas
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice
2/3 cup dried cranberries or 2/3 cup currants
1 cup dry white wine
1 (14 ounce) can low sodium chicken broth
1 3/4 cups uncooked couscous

1
Cook ALMONDS over MED heat in heavy large skillet until they are pale golden, about 4 minutes, stirring frequently to evenly toast them.
2
Transfer to bowl& set aside.
3
Add OLIVE OIL to skillet& increase heat to MED-HIGH.
4
Add CARROTS& ONION, CUMIN& CORIANDER, saute until veggies just begin to soften, about 3 minutes.
5
Add WINE& CRANBERRIES/CURRANTS.
6
Boil until wine is reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
7
Add BROTH& PEAS (it helps if you COOK the frozen peas first)
8
Partially cover skillet, simmer until veggies are tender, about 6 minutes.
9
Season to taste with salt& pepper, if desired.
10
Stir in COUSCOUS.
11
Cover and remove from heat.
12
Let stand (covered) for 7 minutes.
13
Stir in ALLSPICE& ALMONDS right before serving.
14
Fluff with fork& serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup sliced almonds, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 whole carrots, grated or julienned, 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Moroccan Lucky Seven Vegetable Inspired 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!