15 Minute Moroccan Couscous
A classic Moroccan couscous dish, showcasing the fragrant spices of North Africa. This fast and flavourful recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners and is sure to impress your guests at any gathering.
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Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 200 g 1 cup of whole wheat couscous
- 1 medium shallot, finely diced
- 50 g ¼ cup of dried apricots or raisins
- 50 g ¼ cup of almonds or pine nuts
- Juice of 1 lemon
- A handful of fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoon of olive oil
- 500 ml 2 cups of vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the shallot and sauté until it becomes translucent.
- Stir in the cumin and cinnamon and continue to sauté for a minute until the spices are fragrant.
- Add the vegetable broth to the pan and bring to a boil. Once boiling, stir in the couscous. Remove the pan from the heat, cover, and let the couscous absorb the broth for about 5-7 minutes, until it's soft and all the liquid is absorbed.
- In the meantime, toast the pine nuts or almonds in a separate pan until golden brown. Be sure to stir frequently to prevent them from burning.
- Once the couscous is ready, fluff it with a fork to separate the grains. Add the toasted almonds or pine nuts, raisins or apricots, lemon juice, and fresh parsley. Stir everything together and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the Moroccan couscous warm as a side dish or main course.
Notes
- For a vegan version, make sure your vegetable broth is vegan-friendly. You can also use water in a pinch.
- To plump up your apricots or raisins, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes before using them.
- The couscous can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- To reheat, add a splash of water or broth and microwave it for a minute or two. If you like a bit of heat, feel free to add a dash of chilli flakes or harissa to the recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 469mg | Potassium: 577mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 312IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 1mg
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