MOROCCAN-SPICED PORK CHOPS AND FRUITY COUSCOUS

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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

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

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