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Royal Moroccan Couscous

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 650
A flavorful Moroccan dish featuring tender meats, aromatic spices, and fluffy couscous, perfect for sharing.

Ingredients

Meats

  • 500 g Medium-Grain Couscous
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 300 ml Warm Water
  • 500 g Lamb Shoulder or Neck
  • 4 pieces Chicken Thighs
  • 4 sausages Merguez Sausages (optional) (grilled separately)
  • 3 pieces Carrots
  • 2 pieces Zucchinis
  • 2 pieces Turnips
  • ΒΌ white cabbage White Cabbage (optional)
  • 2 pieces Potatoes
  • 3 pieces Tomatoes
  • 1 bunch Fresh Cilantro
  • 200 g Soaked or Canned Chickpeas
  • 1 tablespoon Ras-el-Hanout
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon Sweet Paprika

Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions 

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot and brown the lamb and chicken until golden.
  • Add spices, stir, then add carrots, potatoes, tomatoes, and chickpeas. Pour in water, bring to boil, and simmer for 45 minutes.
  • Grill merguez sausages separately until charred and set aside.
  • Prepare couscous with olive oil and warm water, then steam until light and fluffy.
  • Add zucchini and cabbage to the broth 15 minutes before serving. Serve couscous topped with meats and vegetables, garnished with cilantro, and side of merguez.

Notes

For best flavor, let the dish rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $20
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Moroccan
Keyword: Couscous