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Couscous With Moroccan Spices


By pattikay in L.A.

15 mins 30 mins 8

1 tablespoon olive oil


1 cup chopped onion
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon cumin seed, lightly toasted and ground
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 cups light vegetable broth
3 small tomatoes, peeled and pureed
1/3 cup dried currant
1 -2 tablespoon lemon juice ( lime may be used instead)

2 cups vegetable broth


1 1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups couscous

1.Heat olive oil in a non stick pan and cook the chopped onion and garlic in it till the onion is soft and
translucent.
2.Stir in the cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, coriander, cayenne and paprika.
3.Continue stirring over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, then add vegetable broth, tomato puree and
currants.

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4.Simmer the sauce for 10 minutes.


5.Remove the sauce from heat and stir in fresh lemon (or lime) juice to your taste.
6.If not using immediately and planning to reheat before serving, wait to add citrus juice at the last
minute.
7.To cook the couscous, heat the broth, water, butter and salt together in a medium skillet till the
liquid boils.
8.Reduce to a simmer, add the couscous, cover the skillet tightly and leave on the lowest heat for 5
minutes.
9.Remove the pan from the heat an leave it covered for another couple of minutes before fluffing
with a fork.
10.(If using instant couscous, check package directions - you may not need to keep it on heat after
boiling, but just cover and wait till liquid is absorbed - just see if liquid amounts match what is
mentioned on the package).

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value

Total Fat 3.6g 5%

Saturated Fat 1.2g 6%

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value Cholesterol 3.8mg 1%

Calories 228.4 Sugars 5.8 g


Calories from Fat 32 14% Sodium 167.8mg 6%

Total Carbohydrate 42.6g 14%

Dietary Fiber 3.6g 14%

Sugars 5.8 g 23%

Protein 6.5g 13%

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