Moroccan Couscous

Name: Moroccan Couscous
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon black peppercorns; 2 cardamom pods; 0 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 teaspoon coriander seeds; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 4 servings Kosher salt; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 710 milliliters low-sodium chicken broth, warmed; 1 teaspoons freshly grated nutmeg; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 3 Tbsps unsalted butter; 1 teaspoons white peppercorns; 1 teaspoon whole allspice; 340 grams 1/4 cups whole-wheat couscous

Moroccan Couscous might be just the main course you are searching for. This vegetarian recipe serves 4. One portion of this dish contains approximately 16g of protein, 12g of fat, and a total of 439 calories. Head to the store and pick up coriander seeds, cardamom pods, nutmeg, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the nutmeg you could follow this main course with the Nutmeg Cake as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 20 minutes.

Instructions

Make the spice blend: Toast the cinnamon stick, both peppercorns, cumin, coriander, allspice, cloves and cardamom in a small dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, 2 minutes; let cool. Grind in a spice grinder or mini food processor with the ginger, turmeric, cayenne, nutmeg and 1 teaspoon salt. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks; use leftover spice blend as a rub for meat or fish.

Ingredients you will need

Cinnamon Stick

Peppercorns

Dry Seasoning Rub

Coriander

Allspice

Cardamom

Turmeric

Ground Cayenne Pepper

Clove

Ginger

Nutmeg

Cumin

Toast

Fish

Meat

Salt

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Food Processor

Frying Pan

Heat the butter, 1 1/2 teaspoons spice blend and the saffron, if desired, in a large skillet over medium-high heat until lightly toasted, about 1 minute.

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Seasoning Mix

Saffron

Butter

Equipment you will use

Frying Pan

Add the couscous and stir until toasted, about 1 minute. Stir in the warm broth, remove from the heat, cover and set aside until the couscous is plump, about 7 minutes.

Ingredients you will need

Couscous