Couscous Marrakech

Serves 8
Time 35 min

This simple couscous dish combines dried fruits and nuts with an earthy blend of Moroccan spices. A delicious accompaniment to seasoned meats, fish, vegetables or a Moroccan tagine. Serve freshly steamed or warmed up the next day.

Special Diets:

Dairy FreeDairy Free
VegetarianVegetarian

Ingredients

    5dried black mission figs, diced
    5dried apricots, diced
    1/4 cupgolden raisins
    1 1/2 cupscouscous
    1 teaspoonground turmeric
    2 tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
    1/2 teaspoonfine sea salt
    1/4 teaspoonground black pepper
    1 mediumred bell pepper, diced
    1/4 medium, diced red onion
    1/3 cuppistachios, chopped
    1/4 cupfresh cilantro, chopped
    Dressing
    Juice of 2 lemons
    1/2 cuporange juice
    1/2 cupextra-virgin olive oil
    1/2 teaspoonground cumin
    1/2 teaspoonground cinnamon
    1/2 teaspoonground ginger
    1 tablespoonhoney
    1/4 teaspoonfine sea salt
    1/4 teaspoonground black pepper

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Method

Place 2 cups of water in pot along with figs, apricots and raisins and heat to a boil.


While water is coming to a boil, place couscous in a heat-safe bowl with turmeric, olive oil, salt and pepper.


Mix couscous until it is well coated with olive oil.


After water comes to a boil, use a slotted spoon to remove dried fruits and set aside.


Add water to the couscous and cover the bowl with plastic wrap.


Allow to steam for 15 minutes.


While couscous is steaming, prepare dressing by combining lemon juice, orange juice, olive oil, cumin, cinnamon, ginger, honey, salt and pepper.


Whisk until well combined. Set aside.


Fluff cooked couscous with a fork to separate grains.


Add dried fruits, pepper, onion, pistachios and cilantro.


Pour in dressing.


Gently mix together with a large serving spoon until all ingredients and dressing are well combined.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

410

Total Fat

20g

Saturated Fat

3g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

300mg

Total Carbohydrate

51g

Dietary Fiber

4g

Total Sugars

17g

Protein

7g

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