Moroccan Orange Couscous

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4.3

9 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    16 mins

  • Total Time

    36 mins

  • Servings

    8 to 10 servings

  • Calories

    395 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Middle Eastern

Moroccan Orange Couscous

It’s gently spiced, sweetened by golden raisins and mandarin oranges, and bulked up by garbanzo beans.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • ½ c. almonds sliced
  • 2 tsp. cumin ground
  • 1 tsp. ground ginger
  • ¼ tsp. cloves ground
  • ¼ tsp. cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp. Turmeric
  • pinch cayenne pepper
  • ¼ c. olive oil
  • 1.5 c. onion red, finely chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 yellow bell pepper chopped
  • 5 garlic minced, large cloves
  • ½ c. golden raisins
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 14.5- oz. garbanzo beans rinsed and drained, canned
  • 1.5 c. chicken broth
  • orange keep the zest and juice separated, zest and juice from 2 large oranges
  • 2 c. couscous
  • 1 11- oz. mandarin oranges drained, canned
  • ¼ tsp. black pepper freshly ground
  • ¼ c. mint chopped, fresh
  • ½ c. cilantro chopped, fresh
  • orange to squeeze over individual portions, fresh, slices

Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, toast the almonds, stirring frequently, just until lightly browned and fragrant. Remove to plate to cool.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Let cool to room temperature, fluffing periodically, and then stir in orange zest, mandarine oranges, black pepper, mint, and cilantro.
  5. 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 (59%) 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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