Mesfouf Qsentena Sweet Couscous With Dates Nuts Recipes

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SWEET AND NUTTY MOROCCAN COUSCOUS



Sweet and Nutty Moroccan Couscous image

I've simplified this recipe for Couscous Mesfouf without losing any of its deliciously complex flavor. Prepare all the mix-ins ahead of time and it takes only minutes to make. Enjoy!

Provided by Christina S.

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegetarian     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups vegetable broth
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
⅓ cup chopped dates
⅓ cup chopped dried apricots
⅓ cup golden raisins
2 cups dry couscous
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Pour the vegetable broth into a large saucepan, and bring to a boil. Add the butter, apricots, dates and raisins. Boil for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat, and stir in the couscous. Cover, and let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in the cinnamon and toasted almonds, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.1 calories, Carbohydrate 68.2 g, Cholesterol 25.4 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 163.5 mg, Sugar 16.9 g

SWEET COUSCOUS WITH NUTS AND DATES



Sweet Couscous with Nuts and Dates image

Categories     Nut     Breakfast     Dessert     Bake     High Fiber     Low Sodium     Dried Fruit     Date     Healthy     Couscous     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 2/3 cups couscous (about 1 pound)
2 2/3 cups water
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups chopped toasted mixed nuts (such as walnuts, blanched almonds, hazelnuts, pistachios and pine nuts)
1 8-ounce box pitted dates, cut into pieces
2 cups milk, hot
Additional sugar

Steps:

  • Place couscous in large bowl. Bring 2 2/3 cups water, 1/2 cup sugar and oil to boil in heavy large saucepan, stirring to dissolve sugar. Pour mixture over couscous and stir until well blended. Cover and let stand 10 minutes. Fluff with fork to separate grains. Mix nuts and dates into couscous. Transfer couscous to 13x9x2-inch baking dish. Cool. Cover with foil. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake couscous until heated through, about 20 minutes. Spoon into bowls. Serve, passing hot milk and additional sugar separately.

COUSCOUS WITH DATES



Couscous with Dates image

Categories     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Ramadan     Date     Vegan     Couscous     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup water
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh orange zest
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup couscous
1 tablespoon finely chopped dried pitted dates
1 tablespoon finely chopped scallion greens

Steps:

  • Bring water, oil, zest, and salt to a boil in a 1- to 1 1/2-quart heavy saucepan. Stir in couscous and dates, then cover pan and remove from heat. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
  • Fluff couscous with a fork and stir in scallion greens.

MESFOUF QSENTENA - SWEET COUSCOUS WITH DATES & NUTS



Mesfouf Qsentena - Sweet Couscous With Dates & Nuts image

This dish is a regional speciality of an area of Algeria called Constantine. For best results, use freshly steamed couscous. This dish is often served with laben aka buttermilk. You can substitute raisins for the dates, just soak them for 5 mins in hot water.

Provided by Um Safia

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 kg fine couscous, cooked (preferably steamed)
300 g walnuts (or other nuts)
200 g dates
80 -100 g butter, softened
80 -100 g ghee
1/2 teaspoon salt
sugar

Steps:

  • Place the cooked couscous in a large bowl & mix in the salt.
  • De-stone the dates & roughly chop them. Chop the walnuts into relatively small pieces (about the size of a pea).
  • Starting with 80g of each of the butter & the ghee, mix them into the couscous - the best way to do this is with your hands, Rub the couscous between your fingertips & palms until the grains are evenly coated.
  • Set aside 2 tbsp of the dates & of the walnuts, mix the remainder into to the couscous & mix well until evenly distributed.
  • Taste & add more butter or ghee if desired.
  • Transfer the couscous to a large serving bowl & decorate with the reserved dates & walnuts. Sprinkle a little sugar over the top of the couscous & serve.
  • Allow people to add their own sugar to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1259.5, Fat 57.8, SaturatedFat 18.3, Cholesterol 62.6, Sodium 288.7, Carbohydrate 160.9, Fiber 14.3, Sugar 22.4, Protein 29.9

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