Moroccan Spiced Couscous with Fruits

Transport your taste buds to North Africa with this delightful Moroccan Spiced Couscous with Fruits, a vibrant dish brimming with warm spices, sweet dried apricots, tangy raisins, and crunchy almonds. Infused with the rich flavors of cinnamon, cumin, and coriander, the fluffy couscous is perfectly complemented by fresh parsley, fragrant mint, and a bright splash of lemon juice. Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile recipe is ideal as a crowd-pleasing side dish or a light, refreshing main course. Whether served warm or at room temperature, this quick and easy couscous recipe is a tantalizing blend of sweet and savory that will elevate any meal. Ideal for those seeking exotic flavors and wholesome ingredients, this dish is a true celebration of Moroccan cuisine!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup couscous
• 1.25 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoons ground coriander
• 0.5 cup dried apricots
• 0.25 cup raisins or golden raisins
• 0.25 cup sliced almonds
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Heat the vegetable broth in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat until it begins to simmer.

Step 2

Stir in the ground cinnamon, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the mixture.

Step 3

Remove the saucepan from heat and immediately stir in the couscous. Cover with a lid and let it sit for 5-8 minutes to absorb the liquid.

Step 4

While the couscous is resting, chop the dried apricots into small pieces and roughly chop the parsley and mint leaves.

Step 5

Once the couscous has absorbed all the liquid, fluff it gently with a fork to separate the grains.

Step 6

Add the dried apricots, raisins, almonds, parsley, mint, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the couscous. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and toss gently to combine.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as desired.

Step 8

Serve warm or at room temperature as a flavorful side dish or light main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(647.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	985.6

Total Fat 49.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2197.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 125.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.4g	0%
Total Sugars 52.3g
Protein 22.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 355.7mg	0%
Iron 10.9mg	0%
Potassium 1954.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.8%

Protein: 8.7%

Carbs: 48.5%