I have been making this recipe for Couscous for well over 20 years, so I guess you could say it’s a keeper! In case you’re not familiar with couscous, it’s really just a type of tiny pasta made from semolina, almost granular in size. It cooks and is ready to eat in 10 minutes so adding it to busy weeknight meals is a bonus. This recipe is full of delightfully aromatic spices typical of Morocco and countries of the Middle East. Adding peas and carrots means you’re getting some tasty vegetables too. I find it goes really well with baked fish or chicken. Oh, and my kids really loved it! I’m certain my vegetarian friends will enjoy it too.
Now, doesn’t that look amazing? Great pop of Turmeric color and loads of mouthwatering seasoning.
Moroccan Spiced Couscous
Golden colored, tender Couscous. Never sticky as rice can be at times. Each grain is light and separate and full of spice! All you need is a medium sized sauce pan, a stove and 10 minutes!
Ingredients
Spice Mixture
- 1/2 Tsp ground Coriander
- 1/2 Tsp ground Cumin
- 1/2 Tsp Salt
- 1/2 Tsp Turmeric powder
- 1/2 Tsp ground Ginger
- 1/2 Tsp ground Cinnamon
- 1/4 Tsp Black Pepper
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- 2 TBSP olive oil
- 1/2 Cup minced Onion
- 1 Large Garlic Clove, minced
- 1 Medium Carrot , chopped
- 1/2 Cup Orange Juice
- 1-1/2 Cup Cold Water
- 1 Cup dry Couscous
- 1 Cup Green Peas fresh. If frozen, thaw for a few minutes
Instructions
Ingredients
- This is what we'll need.
Spices
- In a custard cup mix together the spices. Coriander, Cumin, Salt, Turmeric, Ginger, Cinnamon and pepper. Set aside.
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- In a medium sized sauce pan, heat the Olive Oil. Add the Garlic, Onion and chopped Carrot. Saute' until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Pour the Orange Juice and the Water into the saucepan. Raise the heat and bring it to a boil. Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the Couscous, Peas and the Spice Mixture.
- Almost instantly the Couscous will start to swell as it absorbs the liquid. Cover the pan and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Fluff it up with a fork and serve!
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Sounds delicious!
Hi Teresa,
Yep, sometimes you just have to go different! And we love Couscous.
Thanks for taking the time to comment 🙂
Hugs,
Karen, TJG
This will be great for a pot luck and I’m going to one next week. Think I’ll give this a try. Thanks Karen!
Hi Lin,
So quick, easy and delicious! I hope you all enjoy it. Hmmm….I think I need a pot luck dinner!
Hugs,
Karen, TJG
Karen,
I’ll be making this. Looks so yummy and I’m always looking for new vegetarian recipe.
Hello Sharon!
I think you will love this one. Thanks for your comments.
Hugs and Love,
Karen, TJG
Sorry Karen, it just wasn’t for me 🙁 I think it was the cinnamon.