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Spicy Couscous with Dates

By: Mark & Minna  
"This is a spicy couscous recipe for the winter months from far in the Arctic north!"

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What to Drink?

Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 592 | Total Fat: 10.7g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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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
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Reviewed on Aug. 5, 2008 by Taillte 
This was fantastic! However, I made a couple of substitutions for personal taste and... MORE
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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
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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
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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
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
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Reviewed on Aug. 28, 2009 by Lisa F. 
This is really delicious. I used one of those large dried red peppers like you see hanging in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2009 by Wayde Lawler 
This is really tasty. I only did 3 dried red peppers and it was still plenty spicy. Also... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 6, 2009 by birchbetty 
My son's girlfriend is a vegetarian so I am always looking for new recipes to try. This... 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

 
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