Best Moroccan Couscous Pilaf Recipes

MOROCCAN COUSCOUS PILAF

Moroccan Couscous Pilaf image

This was the healthy recipe of the day on my "MyYahoo" page. Sounds tasty! ..."Hearty enough to serve as a main course or a substantial side dish."

Provided by MackinacBride

Categories Beans

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 cup diced butternut squash
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 small yellow onion, diced
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 cup couscous, preferably whole-wheat
2 cups boiling water
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons Italian parsley

Steps:

Place squash in a vegetable steaming basket over boiling water.
Cover and steam until tender, about 5 minutes.
Set aside.
Spray a large saucepan with cooking spray and set the pan over medium heat.
Add bell peppers and onions and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.
Add all seasonings/spices and stir to coat the vegetables.
Add couscous and cook for 2 minutes.
Remove the pan from the heat.
Add boiling water to the pan.
Cover and set aside for 7 minutes to steam.
Fluff gently with a fork and add steamed squash, chickpeas and parsley.
Toss to mix, serve warm.

MOROCCAN COUSCOUS PILAF RECIPE - OLIVIA'S CUISINE

Moroccan Couscous Pilaf Recipe - Olivia's Cuisine image

Moroccan Couscous Pilaf is a versatile and delicious side dish. Jeweled with nuts, dried fruit and herbs, it's a feast for both the eyes and the palate!

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 large red onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken (or vegetable) broth
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 cups durum wheat couscous
1/3 cup chopped parsley, plus more to garnish
2/3 cup golden raisins

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Place the almonds on a shallow baking pan and bake until lightly brown, about 5 minutes. Reserve.
Heat the butter on a large skillet, over medium high heat. Once melted, add the onion and garlic, and sauté until softened, about 2 minutes.
Add the broth, salt and pepper, and bring to a boil. Remove the pan from the stove and add the couscous all at once. Cover and let it sit for 10 minutes.
Fluff the couscous with a fork. Taste for seasoning and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Then, add the parsley, almonds and raisins, stirring to combine.
Garnish with more parsley, if desired, and serve!

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