QUICK MOROCCAN COUSCOUS

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Tried to replicate couscous portion from the Moroccan chicken from Cheesecake Factory®.

Provided by Rachel Fives

Categories     Side Dish

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups water
1 cup pearl (Israeli) couscous
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup chopped yellow onion
1 shallot, chopped
6 cloves garlic, quartered
½ cup golden raisins
½ cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
½ cup slivered almonds
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter, softened

Steps:

  • Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan; stir couscous into the boiling water and cook until couscous absorbs all the water and is cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat; cook and stir onion, shallot, and garlic in the hot oil until onion is lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir raisins, sun-dried tomatoes, and almonds into onion mixture; cook and stir until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir couscous into onion-raisin mixture; cook and stir until heated through, about 5 minutes. Season couscous mixture with salt and pepper; add lemon juice. Remove skillet from heat and stir butter into couscous mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.7 calories, Carbohydrate 38.6 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 207.8 mg, Sugar 9.6 g

Tomas Voth
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This recipe is a winner! The flavors are incredible and the couscous is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Ali Muhmmada
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This was my first time making couscous and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the dish was ready in no time.


Danny Sosa
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I love this recipe! The couscous is always fluffy and the flavors are amazing. I highly recommend it.


Arzoo Ghouri
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This recipe was easy to follow and the couscous turned out great. I will definitely be making it again.


None Yabusiness
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I'm not a big fan of couscous, but this recipe changed my mind. The flavors were amazing and the couscous was cooked perfectly.


Cecelia Lucero
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. The couscous was light and fluffy, and the spices were perfect.


Elimase Banda
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This recipe is a keeper! The flavors are incredible and the couscous is cooked to perfection. I highly recommend it.


Irfan Aziz
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I usually add some extra vegetables to make it a complete meal.


Ruben Kuria
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This was my first time making couscous and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the dish was ready in no time.


Suf Ahmed
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of spices is perfect and the couscous is always light and fluffy.


Mehar Ahmad
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the couscous was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.


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