Moroccan Couscous with Raisins

Transform your dinner table with the fragrant allure of Moroccan Couscous with Raisins, a quick and flavorful dish that’s ready in just 20 minutes. This vibrant recipe combines fluffy couscous with the natural sweetness of plump raisins, a medley of warm spices like cinnamon, cumin, and turmeric, and a luscious touch of olive oil and butter. Finished with fresh parsley and optional toasted almonds for a delightful crunch, it’s a versatile dish perfect as a side or a light main course. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or craving an easy weekday meal, this Moroccan classic delivers authentic flavors in every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

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Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 cup couscous
1.25 cups water
0.5 cup raisins
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
0.5 teaspoons ground turmeric
0.5 teaspoons salt
0.25 teaspoons black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
2 tablespoons almonds (optional, toasted and sliced)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, bring 1.25 cups of water to a boil.

Step 2

Stir in the raisins, olive oil, butter, ground cinnamon, ground cumin, ground turmeric, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Lower the heat to a simmer and allow the raisins to plump up for about 2 minutes.

Step 4

Remove the saucepan from heat and quickly stir in the couscous. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and let it sit for 5 minutes.

Step 5

After 5 minutes, fluff the couscous with a fork to separate the grains.

Step 6

Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and toasted almonds if desired.

Step 7

Serve warm as a side dish or as a main course with your favorite Moroccan entrée.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	625 grams (625.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	969

Total Fat 59.90g	77%
Saturated Fat 19.00g	95%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.80g
Cholesterol 62mg	21%
Sodium 1524mg	66%
Total Carbohydrate 106.70g	39%
Dietary Fiber 8.80g	31%
Total Sugars 53.00g
Protein 12.50g	25%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 164mg	13%
Iron 5mg	27%
Potassium 920mg	20%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.1%

Protein: 4.9%

Carbs: 42.0%