Moroccan Spiced Couscous With Fruits Recipe

Name: Moroccan Spiced Couscous With Fruits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb couscous; 1 cup vegetable stock; 1 pinch saffron thread; 2 ounces dried apricots, roughly chopped; 2 ounces dates, pitted and roughly chopped; 2 ounces raisins; 1 pinch chili powder, preferably Kashmiri chilli powder; 2 tablespoons lemon oil or 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 lemon, juice of; 14 ounces chickpeas, drained and rinsed; handful fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped; handful fresh coriander leaves, roughly chopped; 2 1/2 ounces sliced almonds; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 lb couscous
1 cup vegetable stock
1 pinch saffron thread
2 ounces dried apricots, roughly chopped
2 ounces dates, pitted and roughly chopped
2 ounces raisins
1 pinch chili powder, preferably Kashmiri chilli powder
2 tablespoons lemon oil or 2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lemon, juice of
14 ounces chickpeas, drained and rinsed
handful fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
handful fresh coriander leaves, roughly chopped
2 1/2 ounces sliced almonds
salt and pepper

1
Preheat oven to 400F/200C/400u00b0F Put the couscous in an ovenproof dish. Mix the stock, saffron, apricots, dates and raisins in a saucepan and bring to the boil. Pour the hot stock and fruit over the couscous. Add just enough boiling water to cover the grains, but do not flood them. Set aside for 15 minutes.
2
Fluff up the couscous with a fork and season it with salt, pepper and chili powder to taste. Drizzle the lemon or olive oil and lemon juice over and add the chickpeas. Mix the ingredients well, then cover the dish.
3
Bake the couscous for 15 minutes. Fluff up the grains, stir in the mint and coriander and return the couscous to the oven for a further 5 minutes. Meanwhile, dry fry the almonds in a heavy based frying pan over a moderate heat, turning or stirring frequently for 5 minutes until they are golden. Scatter almonds over the couscous and serve immediately.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb couscous, 1 cup vegetable stock, 1 pinch saffron thread, 2 ounces dried apricots, roughly chopped, and more.

Yes, Moroccan Spiced Couscous With Fruits 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!

Moroccan Spiced Couscous With Fruits

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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