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Moroccan Couscous

You don't have go to the Middle East to enjoy authentic Moroccan fare. This great-tasting couscous dish is perfectly prepared with all the right ingredients. If you're not in the mood for a little lamb, opt for chicken instead.
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Cuisine Continental
Servings 6 servings
Calories 2993.06 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 teaspoon(s) turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon(s) pepper
  • 2 teaspoon(s) ginger, ground
  • 1 teaspoon(s) cumin, ground
  • 2 pound(s) lamb or chicken
  • 1 pinch(es) saffron
  • 1 teaspoon(s) paprika
  • 2 teaspoon(s) salt
  • 1 teaspoon(s) coriander
  • 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon(s) garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 32 ounce(s) water
  • 1 cup(s) tomato sauce
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, minced
  • 2 carrots, cubed
  • 1 zucchini, cubed
  • 1 yellow squash, cubed
  • 1 potato, peeled and cubed
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained
  • 1 onion, minced
  • 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil
  • 3/4 cup(s) sugars, brown
  • 1 teaspoon(s) cinnamon
  • 2 cup(s) couscous, dry
  • 3 cup(s) water
  • 4 teaspoon(s) chicken base
  • 1/4 cup(s) butter, salted

Instructions
 

  • Mix all spices in a dish and set aside.
  • Chop meat into large chunks, heat oil and brown meat on all sides for 5 minutes.
  • Add onion and garlic.
  • Saute for 5 more minutes.
  • Add water, spices, and tomato sauce.
  • Cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add carrots and potato pieces.
  • Cook for 10 minutes.
  • Add zucchini and bell pepper to stew.
  • Cook for 20 minutes.
  • Add the chickpeas and cook last 5-10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare onion topping.
  • Saute onions to a light brown color.
  • Add rest of topping ingredients and cook till caramelized and bubbly.
  • Set aside.
  • Boil the water for couscous.
  • Add chicken base and butter.
  • Add couscous.
  • Make sure this is the last part of the recipe you make.
  • Once the couscous is added, leave it alone for 5 minutes.
  • Fluff couscous with fork.
  • Ready to eat!Holiday, Ramadan - Iftar.

Nutrition

Calories: 2993.06kcalCarbohydrates: 444.34gProtein: 58.72gFat: 112.97gSaturated Fat: 38.63gCholesterol: 123.51mgSodium: 10358.62mgFiber: 48.73gSugar: 208.8g
Keyword Butter, Dinner Parties, Holiday
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