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- Makes 6 cups
- Serving size: 1 cup
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Couscous, a tiny pasta with nutty undertones, is a delicious base for absorbing the fragrant flavors of Moroccan stews. In this jazzed-up version, we add lemon juice for brightness, fresh mint for an herbaceous kick, and toasted pine nuts for extra textural intrigue. Be sure to thoroughly fluff the couscous with a fork to avoid clumps before serving, and feel free to mix in additional soft herbs, dates, or dried fruits to create a super-fancy side dish. We recommend spooning a hearty portion of Chickpea-Potato Tagine over a cup of the couscous and topping it off with extra mint leaves for an unforgettable dinner.
For more vegan Moroccan recipes, check out these tasty ideas:
- Moroccan Carrot-Beet Salad
- Sweet Moroccan Pancakes with Chocolate Banana Sauce
- Moroccan Butternut Squash and Chickpea Stew
- Oil-Free Zaalouk with Pita
Ingredients
- 1½ cups dry whole wheat couscous
- ¼ cup chopped fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts (optional)
- Sea salt, to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan bring 3½ cups water to boiling. Stir in couscous. Immediately remove pan from heat, cover, and let stand 10 to 15 minutes or until liquid has been absorbed. Stir in the remaining ingredients while gently fluffing couscous with a fork.
Per serving (1 cup): 274 calories, 51 g carbohydrates, 8.9 g protein, 3.3 g total fat, 0.3 g saturated fat, 0 g cholesterol, 108 mg sodium, 3.6 g fiber, 0.3 g sugar
Note: Nutritional information is provided as an estimate only.
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