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Moroccan Couscous Recipe

Moroccan Couscous

5 from 1 vote
I recently prepared the Moroccan Couscous recipe and was thoroughly impressed with the delightful blend of flavors and textures it offered.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Servings: 8 Servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Moroccan
Calories: 614
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs bone-in lamb or beef cut into chunks
  • 2 onions chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 cups canned chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 lb carrots peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 turnips peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 zucchinis cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups couscous
  • 2 tbsp butter

Equipment

  • Large pot (6-8 quarts)
  • Skillet or sauté pan
  • Cutting board
  • knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Fork

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the lamb or beef and brown on all sides, about 10 minutes.
  3. Add the coriander, cumin, ginger, paprika, cinnamon, cloves, and cayenne pepper, and stir to coat the meat and onions.
  4. Add the chickpeas, chicken broth, water, carrots, turnips, zucchinis, raisins, parsley, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until the meat is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
  6. In a separate pot, prepare the couscous according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork and stir in the butter.
  7. Serve the couscous in a large platter or individual bowls, with the meat and vegetables arranged on top.

Notes

Tips and Tricks

Prep all the ingredients before starting to cook.
Brown the meat in small batches to ensure it browns evenly.
Make a spice blend ahead of time to save time and effort during cooking.
Use a slow cooker for an easier cooking process.