Pearl Couscous Tagine Recipe

Name: Pearl Couscous Tagine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; one 1-inch piece ginger, peeled and minced; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons ground turmeric; 6 inches cinnamon sticks; 1/3 cup chopped dried apricots or 1/3 cup raisins; 1 1/2 cups tomatoes, chopped; 2 cups vegetable stock; 1 cup drained chickpeas; 2 medium carrots, cut into bite-size chunks (optional); 2 zucchini, cut into bite-size chunks (optional); salt and pepper; 1 cup pearl couscous

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
one 1-inch piece ginger, peeled and minced
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
6 inches cinnamon sticks
1/3 cup chopped dried apricots or 1/3 cup raisins
1 1/2 cups tomatoes, chopped
2 cups vegetable stock
1 cup drained chickpeas
2 medium carrots, cut into bite-size chunks (optional)
2 zucchini, cut into bite-size chunks (optional)
salt and pepper
1 cup pearl couscous

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1. Put the oil in a deep skillet with a lid over meium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until it softens, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger, cumin, turmeric, and cinnamon sticks; cook stirring often, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
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2. Add the dried fruit, tomato, stock, chickpeas, carrots and zucchini, a large pinch of salt, and a good amount of pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer, coer, and cook until the vegetables are just tender. (The dish can be made ahead to this point, cooled, covered, and refrigerated for up to 2 days. Bring it to a simmer before preoceeding.).
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3. Add the couscous and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes. It should be a stewy consistency. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Serve hot or store, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and then reheat.

666

kcal

Calories

Fat

167

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, one 1-inch piece ginger, peeled and minced, and more.

Yes, Pearl Couscous Tagine falls under the Vegetarian 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.

Pearl Couscous Tagine

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