Tsorta Tfaya With Couscous Recipe

Name: Tsorta Tfaya With Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the tfaya; 2 small onions; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 cup diced dried dates or figs, or raisins; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon turmeric; 1/8 teaspoon ginger; 1/8 teaspoon cumin; 1/8 teaspoon saffron threads, crushed; 1 teaspoon harissa; 2 tablespoons honey; 1/4 cup water; 1 cup dried chickpeas, soaked overnight, cooked and drained, or 1 can, drained and rinsed; 1 15-oz can diced tomatos; For the couscous; 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth; 1 cup couscous; 1/2 teaspoon ras el hanout

Servings: persons

For the tfaya
2 small onions
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup diced dried dates or figs, or raisins
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon turmeric
1/8 teaspoon ginger
1/8 teaspoon cumin
1/8 teaspoon saffron threads, crushed
1 teaspoon harissa
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup water
1 cup dried chickpeas, soaked overnight, cooked and drained, or 1 can, drained and rinsed
1 15-oz can diced tomatos
For the couscous
2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1 cup couscous
1/2 teaspoon ras el hanout

1
Cut onions in half vertically, slice thinly, and saute in butter and olive oil over medium heat in a Dutch oven until soft. Add all the spices, the honey and the water, reduce heat to medium low, and simmer until the onion is well caramelized. Taste and adjust spices as needed.
2
When onion is golden brown, add chickpeas and tomatos. Simmer, covered, while making the couscous.
3
Bring stock to a boil in a small saucepan. Add couscous, ras el hanout, stir, and remove from heat. Cover and let steam for five minutes. Fluff with a fork.
4
To serve, put a serving of couscous in a wide bowl, shaping so it's higher at the edges. Put tfaya in the center. Garnish, if desired with slices or wedges of a boiled egg.

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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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the tfaya, 2 small onions, 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Tsorta Tfaya With 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.

Tsorta Tfaya With Couscous

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