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MOROCCAN PILAF



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Based on a recipe from Sheila Lukins cookbook, The New Basics. She says of this recipe, "The North African flavorings will make this pilaf the star of a meal."

Provided by mersaydees

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup whole almond, blanched
1 small onion, chopped
1 carrot, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup long-grain rice
3 cups chicken stock
1/3 cup dried currant
1 orange, zest of, minced
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh chives, snipped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Lightly oil a shallow 1 1/2 quart ovenproof casserole.
  • In a large skillet, heat oil. Saute the almonds over medium heat until browned and fragrant, 3 minutes. Stir in the onion, carrot, and cinnamon. Cook 3 minutes.
  • Add the rice and cook, stirring,until translucent, 1 minute.
  • Stir in the stock, currants, orange zest, and cayenne pepper. Bring to boil; remove from heat.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole and bake, uncovered, until the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender, about 45 minutes.
  • Garnish with chives and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410.4, Fat 15.2, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 5.4, Sodium 272.2, Carbohydrate 58.3, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 12.9, Protein 11.2

COUSCOUS PILAF



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Make and share this Couscous Pilaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Rainberry Blues

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, sliced
2 chicken bouillon cubes
salt
pepper
1 cup couscous
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Dissolve chicken bouillon cubes in 2 ½ cups water in large saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil; add carrots and onion.
  • Cover and reduce heat to low.
  • Boil 15 minutes or until carrots are done.
  • Add salt, pepper, and couscous.
  • Cook, uncovered, 1 minute.
  • Add butter.
  • Cook and stir 2 minutes.
  • Cover and let stand 10 minutes.
  • Stir and serve.

MOROCCAN COUSCOUS PILAF



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This was the healthy recipe of the day on my "MyYahoo" page. Sounds tasty! ..."Hearty enough to serve as a main course or a substantial side dish."

Provided by MackinacBride

Categories     Beans

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup diced butternut squash
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 small yellow onion, diced
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 cup couscous, preferably whole-wheat
2 cups boiling water
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons Italian parsley

Steps:

  • Place squash in a vegetable steaming basket over boiling water.
  • Cover and steam until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Set aside.
  • Spray a large saucepan with cooking spray and set the pan over medium heat.
  • Add bell peppers and onions and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.
  • Add all seasonings/spices and stir to coat the vegetables.
  • Add couscous and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from the heat.
  • Add boiling water to the pan.
  • Cover and set aside for 7 minutes to steam.
  • Fluff gently with a fork and add steamed squash, chickpeas and parsley.
  • Toss to mix, serve warm.

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