Authentic Moroccan Couscous and Soup
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 237.1
- Total Fat: 12.3 g
- Cholesterol: 52.5 mg
- Sodium: 1,467.9 mg
- Total Carbs: 16.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.9 g
- Protein: 16.3 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Authentic Moroccan Couscous and Soup calories by ingredient
Introduction
Authentic - this is what my moroccan mother-in-law makes for us (more or less - when she has time though - she makes the couscous from scratch too!) Authentic - this is what my moroccan mother-in-law makes for us (more or less - when she has time though - she makes the couscous from scratch too!)Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
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3 Chicken Thighs
3 chicken drumsticks
Zucchini, 1 cup, sliced
Celery, cooked, 1 cup, diced
Pumpkin, cooked, 200 grams
Chickpeas (garbanzo beans), 1 cup
Carrots, cooked, 2 carrot
Turnips, 1 cup, cubes
Canola Oil, .25 cup
Saffron, 1 tbsp
Cumin .75 tbsp
Salt, 1 tbsp
Chicken soup powder, 1 tblspoon
1 box of couscous
A Couscous pot (double-leveled steamer)
Directions
Make the soup:
1. Cut the veggies in large pieces
2. Place all veggies in the bottom part of the double-levelled pot
3. place the chicken on top and throw in the seasoning
4. Cover with water
5. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer for 1 1/2 hours
6. Add the second level and pour in the couscous and salt it.
7. Cover for 5-10 minutes, checking it often.
8. Remove couscous from heat, place in bowl and let sit for 5 minutes.
9. Fluff the couscous with a fork and return it to the pot
10. Repeat 2 more times
11. Remove and fluff and serve with the soup
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SPINNINGRACHEL.
1. Cut the veggies in large pieces
2. Place all veggies in the bottom part of the double-levelled pot
3. place the chicken on top and throw in the seasoning
4. Cover with water
5. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer for 1 1/2 hours
6. Add the second level and pour in the couscous and salt it.
7. Cover for 5-10 minutes, checking it often.
8. Remove couscous from heat, place in bowl and let sit for 5 minutes.
9. Fluff the couscous with a fork and return it to the pot
10. Repeat 2 more times
11. Remove and fluff and serve with the soup
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SPINNINGRACHEL.