How to Make Couscous - Couscous with Almonds, Dates, Raisins and Pistacios
How to make couscous - Couscous is so easy to make. In this video, I'm sharing my favorite recipe for it. Besides the couscous itself, it has almonds and pistacios for a little crunch, and dates and raisins for some sweetness. It is oh so good!
This pairs perfectly with my Moroccan Chicken -
Ingredients for the Couscous
1/4 cup butter
2 cups water
1 1/2 cups couscous
2-3 Tablespoons dates
2-3 Tablespoons sliced almonds
2-3 Tablespoons golden raisins
2-3 Tablespoons pistachios
3 Tablespoons sugar
2 Tablespoons water
1 Tablespoon mint (optional)
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Couscous Salad (meal-prep idea)
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Couscous salad is an easy, fresh, crunchy, and nutritious meal for any occasion. From a quick lunch and healthy dinner to potlucks and picnics, this couscous salad will be a tasty crowd-pleaser.
⭐️ Ingredients
DRESSING
¼ cup (55 grams) olive oil extra virgin
1 teaspoon (5 grams) lemon zest grated
2 tablespoons (30 grams) lemon juice
1 teaspoon cumin ground
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 clove garlic grated
COUSCOUS
1 cup (200 grams) couscous dry
1 cup (240 grams) hot water just boiled
1 teaspoon (6 grams) salt
VEGGIES
1 can (15-ounce) (230 grams) chickpeas or 1½ cups cooked
1½ cups (150 grams) cherry tomatoes quartered
1½ cups (200 grams) cucumber diced
1 cup (130 grams) yellow bell pepper diced
1 (30 grams) shallot finely chopped
½ cup (60 grams) olives sliced
1 handful (30 grams) parsley finely chopped
2 tablespoons (30 grams) pine nuts lightly toasted
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Moroccan Couscous Salad with Chickpeas - Vegan Recipe
A simple Moroccan Couscous Salad with Chickpeas, Vegetables and Raisins
Moroccan Vegetarian Recipe
2 Servings
Ingredients:
200g Couscous
100g Chickpeas boiled (dry weight)
1 Bell Pepper
1 Onion
1 Zucchini
1 Carrot
60g Raisins
2 Cloves Garlic
1 tbsp Mint
1/2 tsp Cinnamon
1/2 tsp Cumin
1/2 tsp Allspice
1 tsp Coriander
3 tbsp Lemon Juice
2 tbsp Olive Oil
300ml Broth + 1/4 tsp Turmeric
Moroccan Chickpea Stew | Cozy One-Pot Vegan Meal
Ingredients:
2-3 tbsp olive oil
4-5 cloves of garlic minced
2 medium size onions chopped
2 tbsp celery chopped
2 carrots chopped
1/4 cup collard greens stems chopped (optional)
2 tsp cumin seeds
3 bay leaves
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp red chili powder
1 tsp smoked or sweet paprika
1 tsp cinnamon powder
1 tsp ginger powder or paste
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tsp salt or as required
2 medium size sweet potatoes chopped
3 cups boiled chickpeas
1/4 cup tomato paste
4-5 cups of water or as required
3 cups chopped greens of your choice, i.e rainbow chard, collard greens or spinach
2 tbsp cilantro chopped etc.
Notes:
1. You can serve the chickpea Stew with rice, quinoa, bread rolls or any flat bread of your choice.
2. You can substitute the sweet potatoes with turnip, squash, potatoes and much more.
3. You can substitute chickpeas with lentils or black bean. Be creative !
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Couscous with Seven Vegetables / كسكس سبع خضار - CookingWithAlia - Episode 423
Let's kick-off the Couscous series with the MOST famous couscous dish in Morocco: Couscous with 7 Vegetables, served EVERY Friday :-)
WRITTEN RECIPE:
INGREDIENTS
Couscous Ingredients:
- 500 grams dry couscous (not instant)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons butter (or Moroccan smen)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Water
Meat Ingredients:
- 500 grams lamb or beef, cut into large pieces
- 1 tomato, grated and skin discarded
- 1 onion, chopped
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt, to taste
- ½ teaspoon pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- A large pinch saffron threads
- A bouquet of fresh parsley and cilantro, tied together
- 2 cups dry chickpeas, soaked overnight
Vegetables:
- 3 carrots
- 2 sweet potatoes
- 2-3 turnips
- 2 zucchini
- 1/2 of a small cabbage
- 1-2 small sections of pumpkin
- 1 red chili pepper
- You can also use fresh fava beans, potatoes, or other vegetables of your choice.
RECIPE:
Step 1: Prep Vegetables
- Peel and cut the veggies
Step 2: Prepare Meat
- In the bottom of the couscous pot, combine the meat, olive oil, saffron, turmeric, ground ginger, pepper, and salt. Add the chopped onion, and mix. Brown the meat for a few minutes, then add the grated tomato and the fresh herbs.
- Cover the meat with water. Drain the chickpeas and add them to the rest of the ingredients.
- Cover the pot and let the meat cook for around 20 minutes and start preparing your couscous.
Step 3: Prepare Couscous
- Place the couscous in a large plate, I am using the Moroccan traditional couscous plate called Gasaa.
- Add some cold water, and work the couscous… lift the grains, rub them, give them some love and make sure they are all coated with water.
- place the couscous top over a plate, to minimize kitchen mess, and transfer the couscous in the couscous top. Don’t worry, the moist couscous grains wont fall through the holes… I promise.
Step 4: Steam Couscous - Round 1
- After cooking the meat for 20 minutes, place the couscous top over the couscous bottom. Seal both pots with a cheesecloth or foil, this way we don’t lose any steam.
- After 5 minutes of so, you will notice steam rising from the couscous. Now start your timer, and let the couscous steam for 15 minutes.
- Time’s up! Empty the couscous in the large plate, and gently break the couscous grains with a fork. We dont want any lumps.
- Add vegetable oil, and continue fluffing the couscous.
- Add a large pinch of salt. Mix.
- Now add a little bit of water, and continue fluffing.
- Let the couscous rest while you start cooking the veggies!
Step 5: Cook Root Vegetables
- Cook the root vegetables first: carrots, sweet potatoes, and turnip. These require more cooking time.
- Place them with the meat and add boiling water to cover it all.
Step 6: Steam Couscous - Round 2
- Transfer the couscous in the couscous top and place it back over the meat. Seal both pots.
- After 5 minutes of so, you will notice steam rising from the couscous. Now start your timer again, and let the couscous steam for 15 minutes.
- Time’s up! Empty the couscous in the large plate and fluff.
- Add a little bit of water and gently break all the lumps with a fork.
- Let the couscous rest for 5 minutes while you are cooking the other vegetables.
Step 7: Cook the Other Vegetables
- First let’s check on the root vegetables. My carrots still need a bit more cooking time… but the turnips and sweet potatoes are ready! It’s time to remove them from the pot and place them in a plate.
- Let’s add the other vegetables: zucchini, pumpkin, and cabbage.
Step 8: Steam Couscous - Round 3
- Transfer the couscous in the couscous top and place it back over the meat. Seal both pots.
- Let the couscous steam for 15 minutes or until done.
- Empty the couscous in the large plate, and fluff again with butter (or Moroccan Smen)!
Step 9: Check Meat & Vegetables
- Check the veggies and remove the ones that are ready out of the pot.
- Remove the herbs and discard.
- Check on the meat… mine still needs some cooking.
- Taste your sauce and adjust the seasoning: salt and pepper
- In my case, I will close the pot and let the meat cook a bit more.
- Time for all the veggies to come back to the pot.
Step 10: Plate Couscous
- First place the couscous grains in a dome shape.
- Pour some of the broth over the couscous grains.
- Place the meat in the center. Arrange the veggies around and on top of the couscous.
- In a separate bowl, pour the broth and serve on the side