Moroccan Vegetable Couscous

Moroccan Vegetable Couscous

 

Moroccan Vegetable Couscous
Serves 6 as an accompaniment

Really a pasta made from ground semolina, beadlike couscous has been a staple in North Africa for years. It’s becoming popular here, partly because it cooks in 5 minutes. You’ll find it in the rice or pasta section at the grocery or supermarket.
Other necessary recipes:
Chicken Stock



1 tablespoon olive oil
2 oz chopped onion
2 1/2 oz chopped red or green pepper
1 1/4 oz chopped peeled carrot
1 1/4oz chopped zucchini
8 fl oz chicken stock
5 oz shredded cabbage
6 oz chopped tomatoes (2 medium)
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh coriander or parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon caraway seed
1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric
4 oz couscous

In a medium saucepan heat olive oil. Cook onion, pepper, carrot, and zucchini in hot oil for 5 minutes. Stir in stock, cabbage, tomatoes, coriander or parsley, salt, cardamom, caraway, and turmeric. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Uncover; stir in couscous. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Uncover and fluff with a fork.

Meanwhile, for sauce, stir together yogurt or sour cream, mayonnaise, milk, basil, thyme, salt, and pepper.


Nutrition Facts

Serves 6 as an accompaniment
Facts per Serving

Calories: 114   Fat: 3g   Carbohydrates: 19g  
Cholesterol: 0mg   Sodium: 135mg   Protein: 4g  
Fiber: 2g   % Cal. from Fat: 24%   % Cal. from Carbs: 67%  


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