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Moghrabieh
Moghrabieh is a traditional Lebanese stew and is a firm family favorite. High in protein, this hearty, healthy stew is wonderfully spiced and full of flavor
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 841 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Lebanese
Ingredients
Spiced Chicken Broth
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter divided
- 1 large onion chopped
- 1 teaspoon caraway divided
- 1 teaspoon 7 Spice
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 ounce can chickpeas rinsed, drained
Moghabrieh
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cups dry moghrabieh couscous
- ½ teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon caraway
Instructions
Spiced Chicken Broth
- Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pot or Dutch oven. Pat the chicken thighs dry using a paper towel. Season with salt and pepper and place the chicken on the melted butter in the pot. Add the onions on top and allow the chicken to sear for 3-4 minutes until lightly browned.
- Flip the chicken over and sear the other side for another 3-4 minutes. Add the spices, bay leaves and cinnamon stick on top of the chicken and onions. Cover everything with 6 cups of water, bring to a boil and then simmer for 15 minutes. Skim any fat that rises to the top and add the drained chickpeas. Cook for 15 more minutes.
- Remove the chicken thighs from the cooked broth, shred it using your hands or two forks, then return to the pot.
Cup of Yum
Moghabrieh
- Heat the butter in a medium pot. Add the dry moghrabieh and season salt and caraway. Cover with 3 cups of water, bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes, until tender. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork.
- Serve the moghrabieh warm with a couple ladles of the chicken broth. Garnish with parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Information
Calories
841kcal
(42%)
Carbohydrates
86g
(29%)
Protein
45g
(90%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
163mg
(54%)
Sodium
576mg
(24%)
Potassium
850mg
(24%)
Fiber
15g
(60%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
430IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
108mg
(11%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 841
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 841kcal | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 86g | 29% |
| Protein | 45g | 90% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 163mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 576mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 850mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 15g | 60% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 430IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 108mg | 11% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.