Moroccan Orange Couscous Recipe

Name: Moroccan Orange Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cups Sliced Almonds; 2 teaspoons Ground Cumin; 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger; 1/4 teaspoons Ground Cloves; 1/4 teaspoons Cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoons Turmeric; 1 pinch Cayenne Pepper; 1/4 cups Olive Oil; 1-1/2 cup Finely Chopped Red Onion; 1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Stem And Seeds Removed Then Chopped; 1 whole Yellow Bell Pepper, Stem And Seeds Removed Then Chopped; 5 cloves Large Garlic Cloves, Minced; 1/2 cups Golden Raisins; 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt; 14-1/2 ounces, weight Canned Garbanzo Beans, Rinsed And Drained; 1-1/2 cup Chicken Broth; 2 whole Large Oranges, Zest And Juice (Keep The Zest And Juice Separated); 2 cups Couscous; 11 ounces, weight Canned Mandarin Oranges, drained; 1/4 teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper; 1/4 cups Chopped Fresh Mint; 1/2 cups Chopped Fresh Cilantro; Fresh Orange Slices, To Squeeze Over Individual Portions

Servings: persons

1/2 cups Sliced Almonds
2 teaspoons Ground Cumin
1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
1/4 teaspoons Ground Cloves
1/4 teaspoons Cinnamon
1/4 teaspoons Turmeric
1 pinch Cayenne Pepper
1/4 cups Olive Oil
1-1/2 cup Finely Chopped Red Onion
1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Stem And Seeds Removed Then Chopped
1 whole Yellow Bell Pepper, Stem And Seeds Removed Then Chopped
5 cloves Large Garlic Cloves, Minced
1/2 cups Golden Raisins
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
14-1/2 ounces, weight Canned Garbanzo Beans, Rinsed And Drained
1-1/2 cup Chicken Broth
2 whole Large Oranges, Zest And Juice (Keep The Zest And Juice Separated)
2 cups Couscous
11 ounces, weight Canned Mandarin Oranges, drained
1/4 teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper
1/4 cups Chopped Fresh Mint
1/2 cups Chopped Fresh Cilantro
Fresh Orange Slices, To Squeeze Over Individual Portions

1
In a large saucepan over medium heat, toast the almonds, stirring frequently, just until lightly browned and fragrant. Then remove almonds to plate to cool.
2
Return saucepan to medium heat. In a small bowl, combine the cumin, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, turmeric, and cayenne. Add mixed spices to the saucepan and gently toast until fragrant, only about 30 to 60 seconds. Take care to not let the spices scorch. Then stir in oil, onion, red and yellow peppers, and garlic, and cook until veggies are softened, about 8 to 10 minutes.
3
Stir in raisins, salt, garbanzo beans, chicken broth, and orange juice. Turn heat to high and bring to a boil. Then stir in the couscous and remove saucepan from heat. Cover saucepan with lid and let it stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Let it cool to room temperature, fluffing periodically, and then stir in orange zest, Mandarin oranges, black pepper, mint, and cilantro. Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours or overnight.
4
Serve with fresh orange slices, to be squeezed over individual portions and the toasted almonds.

840

kcal

Calories

Fat

111

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cups Sliced Almonds, 2 teaspoons Ground Cumin, 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger, 1/4 teaspoons Ground Cloves, and more.

Yes, Moroccan Orange 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.

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Moroccan Orange Couscous

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Variations & substitutions

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