Name: Spicy Moroccan couscous
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 150 g couscous (small grain); 50 g dried apricots; 1-2 tsp harissa paste; Little butter or margarine; 250 ml stock (chicken or vegetable); Handful of green olives pitted); 50 g pistachio; 1 handful parsley leaves; 1 handful mint leaves; 100 g feta cheese; 4 spring onions; ¼ preserved lemon; ½ lemon; Salt (pepper, olive oil)

Spicy Moroccan couscous

Authentic Moroccan couscous has many variations. This spicy Moroccan couscous has a kick to it and it’s absolutely delicious! It’s perfect for parties, picnics and for your lunchbox. Also, serve it with grilled lamb chops or chicken.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Resting Time 4

Total Time 15

Servings: 4 people

Cuisine: North African

Calories: 1234

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

150 g couscous small grain
50 g dried apricots
1-2 tsp harissa paste
Little butter or margarine
250 ml stock chicken or vegetable
Handful of green olives pitted)
50 g pistachio
1 handful parsley leaves
1 handful mint leaves
100 g feta cheese
4 spring onions
¼ preserved lemon
½ lemon
Salt pepper, olive oil

Method

Dice the apricots and preserved lemon. Coarsely chop the olives and finely slice the spring onion. Finely chop the herbs.
Put the couscous and apricot pieces in a large bowl.
Bring the stock to the boil, stir in the harissa paste and a little butter (or margarine). Pour this over the couscous, cover with a lid or plate, and let it rest for about 5 minutes.
Loosen the grains with a fork and add the remaining ingredients. Toss and season with salt to taste and pepper.
Serve lukewarm or cold.

Spicy Moroccan couscous

Ingredients

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