Best Moroccan Spiced Pork Chops Fruity Couscous Recipes

MOROCCAN-SPICED PORK CHOPS AND FRUITY COUSCOUS

Moroccan-Spiced Pork Chops and Fruity Couscous image

When I first found this recipe on the Weight Watchers website, I was amused by the idea of a Moroccan dish featuring pork as most of the natives I know from this country are Muslim. Though I will never serve this dish to them, I love the flavors of the marinade and have made some changes that make this truly delicious.

Provided by justcallmetoni

Categories Pork

Time 58m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 tablespoon harissa
1 lb lean pork loin, sliced into four pieces (4 oz each) or 4 (4 ounce) boneless pork chops
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 1/4 cups couscous
2 1/2 cups fat-free chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
8 fresh apricot halves
1 tablespoon cilantro, fresh, chopped

Steps:

Combine harissa, cumin, coriander and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a resealable plastic bag. (Use a non-metal container if you prefer.) Add chops to bag, seal and shake until well-coated. Marinate the meat for 30 minutes in the fridge.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chops until cooked through, about eight minutes per side.
Bring broth to boil in a medium saucepan. Add 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon, turmeric and couscous. Turn heat down to lowest possible setting, cover and simmer for 5-7 minutes. Fluff couscous and mix in the apricots and cilantro.
Serve chops on top of the couscous.
Cooking time includes the time to marinade the meat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 524.8, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 91.9, Sodium 657, Carbohydrate 56.7, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 12.2, Protein 40.9

MOROCCAN-SPICED PORK CHOPS & FRUITY COUSCOUS

Moroccan-Spiced Pork Chops & Fruity Couscous image

I love pork and Moroccan flavors. Serve the pork chops on top of the couscous.

Provided by TJ Lombard

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
1 pound pork loin chops
2 ½ cups chicken broth
1 ¼ cups couscous
½ cup dried apricots, chopped
¼ cup green onions, chopped
¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
½ cup cilantro, chopped

Steps:

Combine 1 tablespoon olive oil, tomato paste, cumin, coriander, hot pepper sauce, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a resealable plastic bag. Add pork loin chops to the bag; seal and shake until well-coated. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Heat remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated pork loin chops and cook until cooked through, about 6 minutes per side.
Bring chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in couscous, dried apricots, green onions, turmeric, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Turn heat to low; cover and let simmer until liquid has been absorbed, 5 to 7 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork and stir in cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430.2 calories, Carbohydrate 55.7 g, Cholesterol 39.9 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 23.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 823.8 mg, Sugar 10.2 g