How to Make Moroccan Couscous (5 Steps)
Couscous is a staple food of North Africa made from the wheat kernel. It's versatile and simple to cook, and occupies a place on many dinner tables much in the way rice and pasta do. The flavorful ingredients in Moroccan couscous make it a delicious main dish that includes vegetables, protein and, of course, couscous.
Things You'll Need
- 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 red, green, or yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 zucchinis, halved lengthwise and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
- Chicken or beef, cut into cubes
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 1 1/2 cups couscous
Instructions
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Place a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Pour the spices into the pot and gently toast until fragrant, about two to three minutes.
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Stir in the oil and onion, and cook until softened. Add the bell pepper and zucchini, and cook for five more minutes.
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Toss in the meat and orange juice. Turn the heat to high and bring the ingredients to a boil until the meat is cooked. Stir in the raisins.
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Once the mixture is boiling, stir in the couscous and remove from heat. Cover the pot and let stand for five minutes.
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Before serving, fluff the couscous with a fork.
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