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Quick Moroccan Vegetable Couscous

3.6

(32)

Stir some chopped fresh mint into yogurt for a cool topping on sliced tomato and cucumber salad, with warm pita bread alongside. Pistachio ice cream on sweetened orange segments is perfect afterward.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    2 Servings; Can be doubled

Ingredients

1/3 cup sliced almonds
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cups mixed cup-up vegetables (such as red onion, carrots, zucchini and cauliflower)
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 cup dry white wine
1/3 cup golden raisins
3/4 cup canned vegetable broth
1 5- to 7-ounce box couscous and lentil mix or other couscous blend

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place almonds in heavy medium skillet. Stir over medium heat until almonds are pale golden, about 4 minutes. Transfer almonds to bowl. Add oil to same skillet.Increase heat to medium-high. Add vegetables, cumin and coriander; sauté until vegetables just begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Add wine and raisins. Boil until wine is reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Add broth. Partially cover skillet; simmer until vegetables are tender, about 6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, prepare couscous according to package directions.

    Step 3

    Mound couscous on platter. Spoon vegetable topping and juices over. Sprinkle with almonds and serve.

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