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

Spicy Moroccan couscous

14 Aug 2016

by Dinna

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Total Time

15 minutes

Background

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.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

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.

https://cooktogether.com/recipe-items/spicy-moroccan-couscous/

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