Moroccan Couscous Pilaf Recipes

MOROCCAN COUSCOUS PILAF

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.

COUSCOUS PILAF

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.