Moroccan Couscous with Raisins - Vegetarian

Experience a delightful blend of flavors with our Sweet and Savory Moroccan Couscous. This dish combines the light, fluffy texture of couscous with the sweetness of raisins and the crunch of sliced almonds, all brought together with fragrant spices like cinnamon, cumin, and turmeric. It’s a beautiful medley that’s both warm and inviting.

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Temps de préparation 15

Temps de cuisson 15

Temps total 30

Type de plat Main Course

Cuisine Mediterranean

Portions servings

Calories 280 kcal

Ingrédients

1 cup couscous

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 cups vegetable broth

1/2 cup raisins

1/4 cup sliced almonds

1 large carrot, diced

1 medium onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric

Salt and and pepper to taste

1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Juice of of 1 lemon

Instructions

In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the onion and carrot, cooking until they soften and the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the garlic, cinnamon, cumin, and turmeric, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
Stir in the couscous and raisins, then cover the saucepan and remove from heat.
Let the couscous steam for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Stir in the lemon juice, sliced almonds, and fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition (per 100g)

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Moroccan Couscous with Raisins – Vegetarian