MOROCCAN SWEET COUSCOUS
From Vegetarian Quick and Easy. This combination of nuts, dried fruits and fresh fruits is hard to resist. If the margarine option is used this recipe is vegan.
Provided by Dreamer in Ontario
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place couscous in a bowl and pour in the hot water, stirring as you do (or prepare according package instructions) and set aside for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine nuts (except whole almonds), dried fruit, sugar and orange juice.
- Set couscous in a sieve above a saucepan of boiling water and steam it for 10 minutes.
- Rub in melted butter or margarine and then continue to steam for another 5 to 10 minutes.
- When ready to serve, mix nut and dried fruit mixture into the couscous and turn it out onto a serving dish.
- Decorate with whole almonds and sprinkle with powdered sugar and cinnamon to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 791.2, Fat 34.9, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 418.1, Carbohydrate 109.1, Fiber 10.9, Sugar 49, Protein 18.1
SEFFA (SWEET COUSCOUS WITH ALMOND MILK)
Make and share this Seffa (Sweet Couscous With Almond Milk) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Midwest Maven
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine the milk and almonds in a saucepan with a lid and bring to a boil over medium/high heat.
- Turn off the heat, cover and let sit while you proceed with the recipe.
- Put 2 tablespoons of the butter in a medium saucepan and turn heat to medium/low.
- When butter melts, add the couscous and cook stirring for 1 minute.
- Add 2 1/4 cups water and a pinch of salt.
- Bring to a boil, then turn heat down very low.
- Cover and cook until all the liquid is absorbed, about 7-12 minutes.
- While the couscous is cooking, soak the raisins, apricots and dates in warm water.
- Pour the couscous into a large serving bowl and stir in the remaining butter along with the drained fruit.
- Fluff the couscous and break up any lumps.
- Add the sugar and cinnamon and stir and taste to adjust seasonings if needed.
- Strain the almond milk and pour over the couscous and serve.
SWEET AND NUTTY MOROCCAN COUSCOUS
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!
Provided by Christina S.
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegetarian Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 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, Sodium 163.5 mg, Sugar 16.9 g
MAGHREBI SWEET COUSCOUS (SEFFA)
Provided by Gil Marks
Categories Milk/Cream Dairy Dessert Vegetarian Rosh Hashanah/Yom Kippur Spice Fall Cinnamon Couscous Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Pour the boiling water over the couscous and salt, cover, and let stand for 10 minutes. (If using regular couscous, after soaking, toss with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, place in a colander, and steam over boiling water, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes.) Stir to fluff.
- 2. Stir the sugar and cinnamon into the butter. Pour over the couscous and toss to coat. Gradually add enough milk to moisten the couscous.
- 3. Mound the couscous on a large platter and sprinkle with the additional cinnamon. Or for individual servings, pack into custard cups and invert onto serving plates.
- VARIATIONS
- Couscous Hillo (Moroccan Fruited Couscous):
- Add 3/4 cup raisins, 3/4 cup chopped pitted dates, 3/4 cup chopped dried apricots, 3/4 cup chopped blanched almonds, and 3/4 cup chopped walnuts or 1/3 cup pine nuts.
- Couscous de Cérémonie:
- Mounded couscous is featured on special occasions, such as weddings and bar mitzvahs. Pack half of the couscous mixture into a large bowl, sprinkle with 2/3 cup ground toasted blanched almonds, top with the remaining couscous, invert onto a serving platter, and sprinkle with ground cinnamon. Garnish with datils rellenos.
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