Cheat’s Easy Spiced Couscous With Fruit and Nuts – in a Jar!

May 17, 2023May 17, 20230 1
Cheat's Easy Spiced Couscous With Fruit and Nuts - in a Jar!
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Prep

5 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

15 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

250 g couscous
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil or 4 ounces melted butter
4 teaspoons ras el hanout spice mix or 1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander , Cilantro
1 teaspoon ground paprika
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 tablespoon pine nuts , lightly toasted under a grill
6 -8 soft dried apricots , chopped finely
2 tablespoons golden sultana raisins
1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
1 tablespoon garlic granules , NOT salt
300 ml hot vegetable stock , made with salt free cube if possible such as Marigold Swiss Vegetable
1 ounce butter ( to garnish )
2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander , cilantro

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
2
Calories
692
Sugar
21g
Fat
27g
This Cheat's easy spiced couscous recipe is a quick and flavorful way to enjoy a healthy side dish or light meal. The combination of spices, fruits, and nuts in this recipe creates a complex and satisfying flavor profile that will keep you coming back for more. The recipe is also flexible and can be adjusted according to your taste preferences or dietary restrictions. To make it even more convenient, store the couscous in jars for meal prep or on-the-go meals.

Instructions

1.In a bowl, combine the couscous, olive oil or melted butter, ras el hanout spice mix or ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, and turmeric.
2.Add the pine nuts, dried apricots, golden sultana raisins, dried onion flakes, and garlic granules to the bowl, and mix well.
3.Pour the hot vegetable stock over the couscous mixture and stir to combine. Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and let it sit for 10 minutes.
4.Fluff the couscous with a fork and divide it into two 500 ml jars.
5.Melt the butter and mix it with the fresh coriander. Drizzle the mixture on top of the couscous in the jars.
6.Serve the spiced couscous cold or warm, as a side dish or a light meal.

PROS

This Cheat’s easy spiced couscous recipe is quick and easy to make.

It can be stored in jars, making it perfect for meal prep or on-the-go meals.

The combination of spices, fruits, and nuts makes this dish flavorful and nutritious.

CONS

The recipe requires hot vegetable stock, which may not be readily available in some areas.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This spiced couscous recipe is packed with nutrients and antioxidants.
The couscous contains fiber, vitamins, and minerals, while the dried fruits and nuts provide healthy fats and energy.
The spices, especially turmeric, have anti-inflammatory properties and support digestion.

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