Nutty Moroccan couscous recipe

Nutty Moroccan couscous

This nutty couscous recipe makes a delicious side dish for a rich tagine or to serve with spiced meats and veg.

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  • Serves 6
  • 20mins to prepare
  • 450 calories / serving

Ingredients

  • 300g couscous
  • 500ml vegetable stock
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 60g flaked almonds, toasted
  • 60g pine nuts, toasted
  • 4 tsp harissa
  • 60g pistachios
  • 60g roasted chopped hazelnuts
  • 80g raisins

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Each serving contains

Energy
1880kJ 450.0kcal
23%
Fat
30g
high43%
Saturates
3g
medium15%
Salt
1.1g
medium18%
Sugars
11g
medium12%

of the Reference intake

Carbohydrate 37.7gProtein 9.4gFibre 2.0g

Method

  1. Place the couscousin a bowl. Pour over the hot stock and oil. Cover with clingfilm and stand for 10 mins. Put a large dry saucepan over a very low heat and add the flakedalmondsand pine nuts. Stir constantly until they begin to colour, being careful not to let them burn.
  2. This should take about 8-10 mins. Fluff up the couscous with a fork, then thoroughly mix in the harissa, toasted nuts and the remaining ingredients. Season, then serve warm or allow to cool.

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