Marrakesh Couscous Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 cups vegetable broth (broth recommended) or 2 cups water
2 cups quick cooking couscous
1/2 cup dried currants or 1/2 cup raisins
2 tbsp olive oil
2 shallots, minced
1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1/4 inch dice
2 zucchini, chopped
1 carrot, shredded
1 hot chili pepper, minced
4 scallions, minced
1 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp cayenne
1/4 tsp turmeric
salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp minced fresh parsley

Directions:

Bring the broth to a boil in a saucepan; stir in the couscous and currants; remove from heat, cover, and set aside for 10 minutes.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add in shallots, bell pepper, zucchini, carrot, chile, scallions, coriander, cumin, cayenne, turmeric, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Increase heat to med-high and cook until vegetables begin to soften, stirring often, about 5 minutes.
Add the couscous mixture and lemon juice; cook until heated through, about 3 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in the parsley; taste to adjust seasonings.
Serve hot, cold, or at room temperature.
*Can add a can of drained chickpeas for protein.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	232.46 Kcal (973 kJ)
Calories from fat	57.41 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.38g	10%
Cholesterol	0.82mg	0%
Sodium	441.36mg	18%
Potassium	528.97mg	11%
Total Carbs	40.11g	13%
Sugars	14.54g	58%
Dietary Fiber	4.41g	18%
Protein	5.96g	12%
Vitamin C	42mg	70%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	20%
Iron	10.4mg	58%
Calcium	57.1mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	94 Kcal (394 kJ)
Calories from fat	23.21 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.58g	10%
Cholesterol	0.33mg	0%
Sodium	178.48mg	18%
Potassium	213.91mg	11%
Total Carbs	16.22g	13%
Sugars	5.88g	58%
Dietary Fiber	1.78g	18%
Protein	2.41g	12%
Vitamin C	17mg	70%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	20%
Iron	4.2mg	58%
Calcium	23.1mg	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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