Moroccan Orange Couscous
User Reviews
4.3
9 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
36 mins
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Servings
8 to 10 servings
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Calories
395 kcal
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Course
Dinner
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern
Moroccan Orange Couscous
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It’s gently spiced, sweetened by golden raisins and mandarin oranges, and bulked up by garbanzo beans.
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Ingredients
- ½ c. sliced almonds
- 2 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. ground ginger
- ¼ tsp. ground cloves
- ¼ tsp. cinnamon
- ¼ tsp. Turmeric
- pinch cayenne pepper
- ¼ c. olive oil
- 1.5 c. finely chopped red onion
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper chopped
- 5 large garlic cloves minced
- ½ c. golden raisins
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 14.5- oz. can garbanzo beans rinsed and drained
- 1.5 c. chicken broth
- zest and juice from 2 large oranges keep the zest and juice separated
- 2 c. couscous
- 1 11- oz. can mandarin oranges drained
- ¼ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ c. chopped fresh mint
- ½ c. chopped fresh cilantro
- Fresh orange slices to squeeze over individual portions
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Instructions
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, toast the almonds, stirring frequently, just until lightly browned and fragrant. Remove to plate to cool.
- Return saucepan to medium heat. In a small bowl, combine the cumin, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, turmeric, and cayenne. Add mixed spices to the saucepan and gently toast until fragrant, only about 30 to 60 seconds. Take care to not let the spices scorch. Stir in oil, onion, red and yellow peppers, and garlic, and cook until softened, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Stir in raisins, salt, garbanzo beans, chicken broth, and orange juice. Turn heat to high and bring to a boil. Then stir in the couscous and remove saucepan from heat. Cover saucepan with lid and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- Let cool to room temperature, fluffing periodically, and then stir in orange zest, mandarine oranges, black pepper, mint, and cilantro.
- Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours or overnight. Serve with fresh orange slices, to be squeezed over individual portions.
Notes
- Inspired by a meal at the Tangierine Cafe, at the Morocco Pavilion in Epcot – Orlando, Florida.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1
Calories
395kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
63g
(21%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
10g
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
630mg
(26%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
22g
(44%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8to 10 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 395 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 395kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 63g | 21% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 630mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.3
9 reviews
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