Moroccan-Inspired Country-Style Rib Ragu With Couscous Cakes Recipe

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Moroccan-Inspired Country-Style Rib Ragu With Couscous Cakes
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  1. Marinating Time: 3 hours.
  2. For the pork chops: Put pork cubes in a large bowl and toss with oil. Mix paprika, coriander, turmeric, salt, pepper, ginger, and cumin, Sprinkle half of the spice mixture over pork and toss well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 and up to 3 hours. Reserve remaining spice mixture.
  3. To make the tagine: Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. .In batches, add pork and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 4 minutes. Transfer pork to a plate.
  4. Add more oil to the skillet if needed. Add leeks, carrots, cinnamon, thyme, chili flakes and bay leaves to the skillet and sauté together about 4 minutes, adding more by the tablespoon, if needed. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in remaining spices and cook for 15 seconds. Stir in tomatoes with their juices, broth, and tomato paste and bring to boil, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a large sauce pan. Return to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until juices thicken and vegetables are just tender, about 20 minutes.
  5. Stir in chickpeas. Bury the pork in the sauce and cover. Simmer until the pork is just tender, about 10 minutes.
  6. Meanwhile, make the couscous cakes: Bring the stock to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Add the couscous, almonds, currants, chives, lemon zest, salt, and pepper and stir well. Remove from heat and cover tightly for 10 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl. Fluff couscous with a fork. Stir in yolks. Press couscous mixture into six 3-inch-wide cakes. Transfer to a plate and let stand 5 minutes.
  7. Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Fry cakes, turning once, until golden, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
  8. Remove bay leaves and thyme sprigs and transfer tagine to a serving dish. Sprinkle cilantro and mint on top and serve hot, with couscous cakes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 647.82 Kcal (2712 kJ)
Calories from fat 308.19 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 34.24g 53%
Cholesterol 142.12mg 47%
Sodium 3319.23mg 138%
Potassium 1019.78mg 22%
Total Carbs 44.96g 15%
Sugars 8.18g 33%
Dietary Fiber 5.97g 24%
Protein 37.31g 75%
Vitamin C 23.4mg 39%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 17%
Iron 34mg 189%
Calcium 112.3mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 156.6 Kcal (656 kJ)
Calories from fat 74.5 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.28g 53%
Cholesterol 34.35mg 47%
Sodium 802.37mg 138%
Potassium 246.51mg 22%
Total Carbs 10.87g 15%
Sugars 1.98g 33%
Dietary Fiber 1.44g 24%
Protein 9.02g 75%
Vitamin C 5.7mg 39%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 17%
Iron 8.2mg 189%
Calcium 27.2mg 11%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 15
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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