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Couscous Tfaya with Chicken and Majhoul Dates Recipe

Couscous Tfaya with Chicken and Majhoul Dates Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 lb coucous ( durum wheat recommended)
kosher salt
1/2 tsp turmeric
1 cup lukewarm water
4 tbsp butter, melted , plus 4 tablespoons
olive oil
2 small cornish hens or 4 medium quails, cut into small pieces
1 large red onion , julienned
4 stems parsley, finely chopped
2 1/2 tbsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 generous pinch saffron
1 1/2 tbsp cinnamon
3 bay leaves
1 tsp ras el hanout (a mixture of 37 aromatic spices) or, a pinch clove and a pinch nutmeg
2 cups water
4 tbsp honey
1 cup garbanzo beans, pre-cooked or soaked overnight
1 cup seedless raisins
20 majhoul dates or 1 lb biskra or deglat-nour dates
1/2 cup roasted , skinless almonds
note: a couscoussier or a pot and fine-meshed strainer and a thick heavy pot are recommended for cooking moroccan food

Directions:

Pour the couscous in a large bowl, add salt, to taste, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, 1 cup lukewarm water, 4 tablespoons of the melted butter. Mix and let rest for 15 minutes, until the water is absorbed.
Preheat a thick pot. Add olive oil and heat. Add Cornish hen or quail and brown for a few minutes. Add the chopped and julienned onion, parsley, remaining butter, spices, salt, and 2 cups water. Cook for 15 minutes.
Add honey, garbanzo beans, raisins, and simmer for another 15 minutes. Add water as needed. Add the dates. Simmer for 5 minutes, or until the dates are hot.
Separate the couscous grains by rubbing both hands together. Make sure there are no lumps. Fill the bottom of the couscoussiere (or pot) with 1 1/2 gallons water. Bring to a boil. Put the couscoussiere (or fine-meshed sieve) on top. When the vapor comes up, pour the couscous in the top (sieve), and let it steam for 15 to 20 minutes, until tender and spongy.
On a large platter, spread a 1-inch thick layer of couscous. Add some pieces of Cornish hen or quail around the middle. Then pour over the surface onions, raisins, and garbanzo beans.
Garnish with dates, the roasted almonds, and the rest of the sauce. Serve hot.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1279.84 Kcal (5358 kJ)
Calories from fat	285.77 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	31.75g	49%
Cholesterol	191.62mg	64%
Sodium	195.99mg	8%
Potassium	981.39mg	21%
Total Carbs	190.93g	64%
Sugars	45.39g	182%
Dietary Fiber	7.81g	31%
Protein	59.03g	118%
Vitamin C	9.4mg	16%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	23%
Iron	4.4mg	25%
Calcium	125.8mg	13%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	212.44 Kcal (889 kJ)
Calories from fat	47.43 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.27g	49%
Cholesterol	31.81mg	64%
Sodium	32.53mg	8%
Potassium	162.9mg	21%
Total Carbs	31.69g	64%
Sugars	7.53g	182%
Dietary Fiber	1.3g	31%
Protein	9.8g	118%
Vitamin C	1.6mg	16%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	23%
Iron	0.7mg	25%
Calcium	20.9mg	13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

27.4

Points
34

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
very low sodium

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