Moroccan Sweet Couscous Recipe

Name: Moroccan Sweet Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb couscous; 1 1/4 cups hot water; 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, melted; 12 dates, stoned and chopped; 12 almonds, whole; 1 1/2 cups mixed nuts, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons raisins, currants or 2 tablespoons sultanas; 1/2 cup sugar (to taste); 1 orange, juice of; 1 tablespoon powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Servings: persons

1/2 lb couscous
1 1/4 cups hot water
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, melted
12 dates, stoned and chopped
12 almonds, whole
1 1/2 cups mixed nuts, finely chopped
2 tablespoons raisins, currants or 2 tablespoons sultanas
1/2 cup sugar (to taste)
1 orange, juice of
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1
Place couscous in a bowl and pour in the hot water, stirring as you do (or prepare according package instructions) and set aside for 10 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, combine nuts (except whole almonds), dried fruit, sugar and orange juice.
3
Set couscous in a sieve above a saucepan of boiling water and steam it for 10 minutes.
4
Rub in melted butter or margarine and then continue to steam for another 5 to 10 minutes.
5
When ready to serve, mix nut and dried fruit mixture into the couscous and turn it out onto a serving dish.
6
Decorate with whole almonds and sprinkle with powdered sugar and cinnamon to serve.

1913

kcal

Calories

156

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 1/2 lb couscous, 1 1/4 cups hot water, 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, melted, 12 dates, stoned and chopped, and more.

Yes, Moroccan Sweet Couscous falls under the General 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 Sweet Couscous

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