15 September 2011

Moroccan Carrot-Raisin Couscous


I got home last night and went to work on dinner. I had plans to make this roasted root vegetable recipe along with a simple couscous on the side. I was so excited to use the beets and turnips I bought on Saturday, I've never cooked with them before. I had kept them in the pantry, because it's dark in there, just like under the ground. I thought that they would feel at home.

This led to their ultimate demise. I went to the pantry and grabbed squishy, mushroom-like beets and turnips. Plan B turned out to be quite delectable...

Moroccan Carrot-Raisin Couscous
Serves 4-5 as main dish, and 6-8 as a side

Ingredients:
4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup sliced carrots
1 cup chickpeas
1.5 tbsp Moroccan spice (ras-el-hanout)
1 cup raisins
2 cups couscous


Directions:
1. Bring the broth, onion, carrot, and cooked chickpeas to a boil in a large saucepan. Reduce to med-low and let simmer for 8 minutes. Add the ras-el-hanout and simmer for another 2 minutes bringing it to a full boil.

2. Add the raisins and couscous. Stir well, cover, and remove from burner. Let stand for 10 minutes or until the liquid has been absorbed by the couscous.

3. Fluff with a fork and enjoy!
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21 comments:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    I love couscous so I won't be long trying this recipe for sure! Thanks Hannah, you gave me a good idea for the week-end.
    Have a lovely day!

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  2. AnneSeptember 15, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    Love couscous!Must give this a go!!
    ~Anne

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  3. Hilliary MeisnerSeptember 15, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    I love couscous! This looks like a fabulous recipe packed with lots of flavor! Cannot wait to try it!

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  4. Hilliary MeisnerSeptember 15, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    I love couscous! This looks like a fabulous recipe packed with lots of flavor! Cannot wait to try it!

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  5. onesixthreechirpSeptember 15, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Look so delicious meal! :D

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  6. AmYaroundthecornerSeptember 15, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    This looks fantastic-- can't wait to try it!

    (Also, you are so cute! While I am sorry you lost your beets and turnips, this comment had me giggling: "I had kept them in the pantry, because it's dark in there, just like under the ground. I thought that they would feel at home." <-- I think I would have done the same thing!)

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  7. Tony Van HelsingSeptember 15, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    I have eaten cous cous on numerous occasions and have to say it reminds me of dandruff.

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  8. AlexaSeptember 15, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    Yum love me some cous cous. So delish and this recipe looks wonderful!
    xo

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  9. Lady-PaSeptember 15, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    loos delicious!!!


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    xoxo

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  10. henning loveSeptember 15, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    yum! i love couscous and usually just have it plain but ill have to try these add-ins next time i make couscous, thanks for sharing hannah!

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  11. Silvia NegrettiSeptember 15, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    I love cous cous, i'm so curious to taste your recipe!
    Looks so good!
    xx
    S
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  12. HannahSeptember 15, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Tony- You must have some epic dandruff...

    ;-)

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  13. AmandaSeptember 15, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    Yum! I love cous cous! I don't know if I would like this combo, but it would be worth a shot to step out of my comfort zone!

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  14. SophieSeptember 15, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    wow this looks insanely amazing! the perfect dinner! i love cous cous. xx

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  15. erleichdaSeptember 15, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    for some funny reason i always find couscous difficult to make... i am going to try your recipe though... : )

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  16. GloriaSeptember 15, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    I loooove couscous - what an amazingly simple and yummy dish!

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  17. Vanisha @ Vanisha's Life In...AustraliaSeptember 15, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    I love couscous, I love Moroccan food in general. I can't wait to try this, thanks Hannah.

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  18. SiennaSeptember 15, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    I miss Morocco-this sounds so good

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  19. Eva @ Four Leaf CloverSeptember 15, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Yum.. now I wish I had some couscous! Sorry about the beets, I had the same problem with a bag of potatoes before. :/

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  20. onesixthreechirpSeptember 16, 2011 at 2:59 AM

    Replying your comment here. :)
    Mid-Autumn Festival is a Chinese traditional festival. We used to have moon cake, playing lanterns and candles during the festival. :)

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  21. TexaGermaFinlaNadianSeptember 16, 2011 at 3:05 AM

    Love it! Why haven't I thought about putting raisins in there before?? Gotta have to try this now :)

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