Description
Fluffy couscous infused with warm Moroccan spices, brightened with orange juice, and studded with peas and carrots for a colorful, flavorful side dish ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup minced onion
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 medium carrot, chopped
1/2 cup orange juice
1 1/2 cups cold water
1 cup dry couscous
1 cup green peas (fresh, or thawed if frozen)
Instructions
- In a small cup, mix together coriander, cumin, salt, turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, and black pepper.
- In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and carrot, cooking for about 5 minutes until onion is soft and translucent.
- Pour in orange juice and water, bring to a boil.
- Remove from heat and stir in couscous, peas, and the spice mixture.
- Cover and let sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork before serving.
Notes
- Add chopped dried apricots or raisins for a touch of sweetness.
- Swap peas for chickpeas to make it heartier.
- Add a pinch of cayenne for extra heat.
- Stir in fresh parsley or cilantro before serving for added freshness.
- Substitute quinoa for a gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
