Sweet Recipe » Sweet and Nutty Moroccan Couscous

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!

Ingredients

• 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

Cooking Directions

1. 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

• calories442.1
• carbohydrateContent68.2 g
• cholesterolContent25.4 mg
• fatContent14.8 g
• fiberContent6.4 g
• proteinContent10.5 g
• saturatedFatContent6.5 g
• sodiumContent163.5 mg
• sugarContent16.9 g