Sweet and Nutty Moroccan Couscous

Name: Sweet and Nutty Moroccan Couscous
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients: 2 cups vegetable broth; 5 tablespoons unsalted butter; ⅓ cup chopped dates; ⅓ cup chopped dried apricots; ⅓ cup golden raisins; 2 cups dry couscous; 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon; ½ cup slivered almonds, toasted

Cost $12, save $8

Source: Recommended by CookPal

5 Min
6 Servings
$12

Sweet and Nutty Moroccan Couscous

Cost $12, save $8

Source: Recommended by CookPal

5 Min
6 Servings
$12

INGREDIENTS

Broth
- 2 cups vegetable broth
Butter
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
Fruits
- ⅓ cup chopped dates
- ⅓ cup chopped dried apricots
- ⅓ cup golden raisins
Grains
- 2 cups dry couscous
Spices
- 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Nuts
- ½ cup slivered almonds, toasted

STEPS

Pour the vegetable broth into a large saucepan, and bring to a boil. Add the butter, apricots, dates and raisins.

Boil for 2 to 3 minutes.

Remove from the heat, and stir in the couscous. Cover, and let stand for 5 minutes.

Stir in the cinnamon and toasted almonds, and serve.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

442

Calories

11
Protein
68
Carbs
15
Fats

💡 Toast the almonds ahead of time for added flavor and crunch.Make this recipe vegan-friendly by substituting butter with plant-based alternatives.For added texture, substitute couscous with pearl couscous (Israeli couscous).Store leftover couscous in an airtight container in the fridge and reheat as needed.