SPICY COUSCOUS WITH DATES

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This is a spicy couscous recipe for the winter months from far in the Arctic north!

Provided by Mark & Minna

Categories     100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes     Pasta by Shape Recipes     Couscous Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 whole star anise pods
salt to taste
3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
½ red bell pepper, chopped
2 dried hot red peppers, diced
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 large fresh mushrooms, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¼ cup chopped dates
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup uncooked couscous
1 ½ cups vegetable stock

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, and saute onion until tender. Season with anise pods and salt. Mix in garlic, red bell pepper, dried hot red peppers, and black pepper. Continue to cook and stir until vegetables are tender.
  • Stir mushrooms and lemon juice into the vegetable mixture. Mix in dates and cinnamon, and simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes.
  • Place couscous in a medium saucepan, and cover with vegetable stock. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover, and simmer 3 to 5 minutes, until all moisture has been absorbed.
  • Fluff couscous with a fork, mix into the vegetables, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 594.1 calories, Carbohydrate 111.9 g, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 9.2 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 314.5 mg, Sugar 18.7 g

mishal kakar
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This was a waste of time and money.


Andile Mpanza
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I found this recipe to be a bit too complicated to make.


Sania Khan
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This was a delicious recipe, but it was a bit too spicy for my taste.


Chimezie Johanna
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and everyone loved it, but I found the couscous to be a bit bland.


Md Shakeel
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This was a great recipe! The couscous was fluffy and flavorful, but the dates were a bit too sweet for my taste.


Mohamed Abdel razek
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I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Chelsea Homer
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This was a delicious and easy-to-make recipe.


Seth Young
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and everyone loved it!


Kelly domiane
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This was a great recipe! The couscous was fluffy and flavorful, and the dates added a nice sweetness.


View from Dailekh
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The couscous was cooked perfectly and the dates added a nice sweetness. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


khyber food
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This was a delicious and easy-to-make recipe. The couscous was fluffy and flavorful, and the dates added a nice sweetness. I also liked the addition of the almonds and pistachios. Overall, this was a great dish that I would definitely recommend.


Umardin Rahmani
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved the combination of flavors and textures. The couscous was cooked perfectly and the dates added a nice sweetness. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Hayden Naryan
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This was a great recipe! The couscous was fluffy and flavorful, and the dates added a nice sweetness. I also liked the addition of the almonds and pistachios. Overall, this was a delicious and easy-to-make dish that I would definitely recommend.