Moroccan Couscous with Raisins
Transform your dinner table with the fragrant allure of Moroccan Couscous with Raisins, a quick and flavorful dish that’s ready in just 20 minutes. This vibrant recipe combines fluffy couscous with the natural sweetness of plump raisins, a medley of warm spices like cinnamon, cumin, and turmeric, and a luscious touch of olive oil and butter. Finished with fresh parsley and optional toasted almonds for a delightful crunch, it’s a versatile dish perfect as a side or a light main course. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or craving an easy weekday meal, this Moroccan classic delivers authentic flavors in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1.25 cups water
- 0.5 cup raisins
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons ground turmeric
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons almonds (optional, toasted and sliced)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring 1.25 cups of water to a boil.
Stir in the raisins, olive oil, butter, ground cinnamon, ground cumin, ground turmeric, salt, and black pepper.
Lower the heat to a simmer and allow the raisins to plump up for about 2 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and quickly stir in the couscous. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and let it sit for 5 minutes.
After 5 minutes, fluff the couscous with a fork to separate the grains.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and toasted almonds if desired.
Serve warm as a side dish or as a main course with your favorite Moroccan entrée.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
969 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.9 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.0 g | 95% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1524 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 106.7 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.8 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.0 g | ||
| Protein | 12.5 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 164 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 920 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
