Tunisian Farka Breakfast Pasta from North Africa

Start your day with a taste of North African tradition by savoring Tunisian Farka, a delightful breakfast pasta that combines the comforting texture of couscous or small pasta with the rich, aromatic flavors of warm spices, dried fruits, and toasted nuts. This unique recipe transforms simple ingredients like raisins, apricots, almonds, and pistachios into a sweet and fragrant masterpiece, enhanced with a drizzle of golden honey and a hint of floral orange blossom water. Quick to prepare in just 40 minutes, this dish offers a perfectly balanced combination of sweetness and spice, making it a hearty yet indulgent treat for your morning routine. Serve warm and garnish with extra nuts or honey for an irresistibly vibrant start to the day! Perfect for anyone exploring international breakfast recipes, Tunisian Farka is a must-try for fans of global cuisine.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 grams Couscous or small pasta (e.g., vermicelli or pearl pasta)
• 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 5 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
• 50 grams Raisins
• 50 grams Dried apricots (chopped)
• 50 grams Almonds (toasted and roughly chopped)
• 50 grams Pistachios (toasted and roughly chopped)
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 1 teaspoon Orange blossom water
• 500 milliliters Water
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt

Directions

Step 1

Bring 500 milliliters of water and 0.5 teaspoon of salt to a boil in a large pot.

Step 2

Add the couscous or small pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Step 3

In a heavy-bottomed pan, melt the butter over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the cooked couscous or pasta to the pan and stir well to coat it with butter.

Step 5

Sprinkle the granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg over the pasta and mix thoroughly.

Step 6

Add the raisins, chopped dried apricots, and toasted almond and pistachio pieces to the pasta. Stir to combine.

Step 7

Drizzle the honey and orange blossom water over the mixture and fold gently to ensure even distribution.

Step 8

Allow the Farka to cook for 5-7 minutes on low heat, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 9

Serve warm in individual bowls, garnished with extra toasted nuts or a drizzle of honey if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1115.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1822.2

Total Fat 87.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 93mg	0%
Sodium 1233.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 254.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.8g	0%
Total Sugars 161.8g
Protein 34.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 331.0mg	0%
Iron 7.1mg	0%
Potassium 1884.8mg	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: 40.5%

Protein: 7.2%

Carbs: 52.3%