Sweet and Nutty Moroccan Couscous recipe

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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

Nutrition Info

442.1 calories
carbohydrate: 68.2 g
cholesterol: 25.4 mg
fat: 14.8 g
fiber: 6.4 g
protein: 10.5 g
saturatedFat: 6.5 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 163.5 mg
sugar: 16.9 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. 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.

Recipe Yield

6 servings

Recipe Note

I've simplified this recipe for Couscous Mesfouf without losing any of its deliciously complex flavor. Prepare all the mix-ins ahead of time and it takes only minutes to make. Enjoy!

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