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Spicy Couscous with Dates

SUBMITTED BY: Mark & Minna

"This is a spicy couscous recipe for the winter months from far in the Arctic north!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 8 stars. This recipe average a 4.6 star rating.
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  30 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 whole star anise pods
  • salt to taste
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 dried hot red peppers, diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 large fresh mushrooms, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup chopped dates
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup uncooked couscous
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable stock

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, and saute onion until tender. Season with anise pods and salt. Mix in garlic, red bell pepper, dried hot red peppers, and black pepper. Continue to cook and stir until vegetables are tender.
  2. Stir mushrooms and lemon juice into the vegetable mixture. Mix in dates and cinnamon, and simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes.
  3. Place couscous in a medium saucepan, and cover with vegetable stock. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover, and simmer 3 to 5 minutes, until all moisture has been absorbed.
  4. Fluff couscous with a fork, mix into the vegetables, and serve.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2007 by DIVS
Excellent! Has that spicy and sweet taste. Made it for a small get together and everyone loved it! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 18, 2007 by kristi
amazing dish! I would also say, in regards to the previous rating, that I would give this a 6... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2007 by cookiemonster
This has fast become one of my favorite dishes...so delicious. I serve it with a roasted sweet... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2006 by kuratenko
This was great...I first thought the lemon juice would make it too tart but it didn't. I used... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2008 by Daniel den Hoed
This recipe was just okay for me. A little bland and not great for a vegetarian main dish,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2008 by Lingy2
I had to change this recipe a bit because I was missing ingredients, but what I came up with... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Spicy Couscous with Dates

Servings Per Recipe: 2

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 592

  • Total Fat: 10.7g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 313mg
  • Total Carbs: 111.6g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 9.3g
  • Protein: 17.8g

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