MOROCCAN STYLE COUSCOUS

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This is my version of the couscous dish served at our local Moroccan restaurant. I used more chicken because I wanted it to be a one-dish meal, and I added dried currants because it just seemed at the time to be the right thing to do. And it was.

Provided by Patty Mae

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 medium onion, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups cubed cooked chicken breasts
2 1/4 cups chicken broth
3 medium carrots, sliced 1/4-inch thick
2 medium potatoes, cut in 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup canned chick-peas, drained
1/2 cup dried currant
2 cups uncooked couscous

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large saucepan with a tight-fitting lid.
  • Add onions and saute until translucent.
  • Add garlic, curry powder, cinnamon, cumin, and salt. Cook for a few minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
  • Add chicken, chicken broth, potatoes, carrots, currants, and chickpeas.
  • Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer until carrots and potatoes are tender.
  • Return to a boil, add couscous, and stir well.
  • Cover, remove from heat, and let sit for about ten minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 819.7, Fat 18.2, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 58.8, Sodium 1872.3, Carbohydrate 122.3, Fiber 13.1, Sugar 16.7, Protein 41.6

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