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Moroccan Couscous with Pomegranate
This Moroccan couscous is a nutty, savory dish with warm North African spices full of crunchy nuts and juicy, tangy pomegranate seeds.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 256 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Moroccan , North African
Ingredients
- 2 cups couscous rinsed and drained
- 1 tsp Moroccan spice blend or curry powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 ⅔ cups warm water or chicken stock
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp butter divided
Garnish
- ¼ cup slivered almonds blanched
- ¼ cup pomegranate seeds (arils)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Place the couscous in an 13x9" baking dish.
- In a small bowl whisk the curry powder, salt and warm water together. Pour over the couscous in the baking dish. Stir to incorporate and allow to absorb all liquid for about 10 minutes.
- Pour 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over the couscous and using your hands rub the couscous between your fingers, making sure to coat the grains and break up any lumps.
- Dot the top of the couscous with 2 tablespoons of the butter, cover with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes.
- In a small sauté pan lightly toast and brown the almonds in the remaining tablespoon of butter and sprinkle salt on top. Set aside on a paper towel to drain.
- Take the couscous from oven, let rest 5 minutes. Remove aluminum foil and fluff the couscous with a fork. Pile it on to a serving dish and scatter pomegranate seeds and almonds on top. Serve hot.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
256kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
190mg
(8%)
Potassium
113mg
(3%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
134IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
24mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 256
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 256kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 190mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 113mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 134IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.