Name: Moroccan toasted couscous
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups couscous; 2 cups water; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/4 teaspoon cardamom; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 cup red pepper chopped; 1 cup yellow pepper chopped; 1/2 cup red onion minced; 1/2 cup dried figs sliced; 1/2 cup dried apricot sliced; 1/2 cup raisins; 1 cup shelled pistachios toasted; 1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Moroccan toasted couscous

Prep time:

35 minutes

Servings:

Cook time:

45 minutes

Course:

Course

Ingredients

2 cups couscous
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon cardamom
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup red pepper chopped
1 cup yellow pepper chopped
1/2 cup red onion minced
1/2 cup dried figs sliced
1/2 cup dried apricot sliced
1/2 cup raisins
1 cup shelled pistachios toasted
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C)

Step 2

Place the couscous on a baking pan, Roast the couscous for 10 minutes whit the turmeric, cumin, cardamom, cinnamon, red onion and peppers until golden brown, cool and place the couscous in a bowl.

Step 3

Combine the water whit the couscous and bring to a boil and cover.

Step 4

Simmer the couscous loosely covered for 10 minutes, until all water is absorbed and the couscous becomes tender combine with figs, apricot, raisins, pistachios, cilantro and orange, lemon zest.

Step 5

Salt and pepper to taste and serve hot.

Step 6

Perfect as a side dish for lamb, chicken or beef

Moroccan toasted couscous