Mushroomcouscouswithmoroccanflavors Recipes

MOROCCAN COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Make the spice blend: Toast the cinnamon stick, both peppercorns, cumin, coriander, allspice, cloves and cardamom in a small dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, 2 minutes; let cool. Grind in a spice grinder or mini food processor with the ginger, turmeric, cayenne, nutmeg and 1 teaspoon salt. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks; use leftover spice blend as a rub for meat or fish.
• Make the couscous: Heat the butter, 1 1/2 teaspoons spice blend and the saffron, if desired, in a large skillet over medium-high heat until lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Add the couscous and stir until toasted, about 1 minute. Stir in the warm broth, remove from the heat, cover and set aside until the couscous is plump, about 7 minutes. Add the lemon juice and fluff with a fork. Transfer to a bowl and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon spice blend.

MOROCCAN MUSHROOM COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoon oil add mushrooms seasoned with salt and pepper saute till tender.
• Remove from pan and add 2 tablespoons oil, onions, garlic and spices cook for an other 5 minutes.
• Add orange juice and zest simmering till reduced to 1 cup.
• In a medium bowl Add 1 cup hot water to couscous and raisins season with salt and pepper remove let stand for 10 minutes.
• For presentation plate the couscous on a large platter top with mushrooms and pour sauce on top. Just before serving toss together.

MOROCCAN COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Place a large, heavy bottomed pot over medium heat. Stir in the cumin, ginger, cloves, cayenne, cardamom, coriander, and allspice; gently toast until fragrant, about 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in oil and onion, cook until softened. Stir in the bell pepper, and zucchini; cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the raisins, salt, zest, and garbanzos.
• Pour in the chicken broth and orange juice; turn heat to high and bring to a boil. When the mixture is boiling, stir in the couscous and remove from heat; cover, and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork, and fold in chopped mint.

MUSHROOM COUSCOUS WITH MOROCCAN FLAVORS

Steps:

• Heat oil over medium heat then add mushrooms, onion, & garlic, saute till tender.
• Pour in the broth & spices the simmer for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat & stir in the couscous.
• Let stand, covered, for 10 minutes then fluff with a fork. Serve alone or as a side dish.