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Couscous With Moroccan Spices Recipe

Couscous With Moroccan Spices Recipe

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Ingredients:

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

Directions:

Heat olive oil in a non stick pan and cook the chopped onion and garlic in it till the onion is soft and translucent.
Stir in the cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, coriander, cayenne and paprika.
Continue stirring over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, then add vegetable broth, tomato puree and currants.
Simmer the sauce for 10 minutes.
Remove the sauce from heat and stir in fresh lemon (or lime) juice to your taste.
If not using immediately and planning to reheat before serving, wait to add citrus juice at the last minute.
To cook the couscous, heat the broth, water, butter and salt together in a medium skillet till the liquid boils.
Reduce to a simmer, add the couscous, cover the skillet tightly and leave on the lowest heat for 5 minutes.
Remove the pan from the heat an leave it covered for another couple of minutes before fluffing with a fork.
(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).

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	309.98 Kcal (1298 kJ)
Calories from fat	55.98 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.22g	10%
Cholesterol	5.05mg	2%
Sodium	788.35mg	33%
Potassium	458.81mg	10%
Total Carbs	55.89g	19%
Sugars	8.41g	34%
Dietary Fiber	4.84g	19%
Protein	9.12g	18%
Vitamin C	11.1mg	19%
Iron	2.2mg	12%
Calcium	55.4mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	110.43 Kcal (462 kJ)
Calories from fat	19.94 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.22g	10%
Cholesterol	1.8mg	2%
Sodium	280.85mg	33%
Potassium	163.45mg	10%
Total Carbs	19.91g	19%
Sugars	3g	34%
Dietary Fiber	1.72g	19%
Protein	3.25g	18%
Vitamin C	4mg	19%
Iron	0.8mg	12%
Calcium	19.7mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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bitter
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