How to Make Date and Almond Couscous - A Step-by-Step Guide

Good food has the power to transport us to different places and cultures, allowing us to experience new flavors and ingredients right in the comfort of our own home. One dish that perfectly captures this idea is Date and Almond Couscous, a Moroccan-inspired recipe that combines sweet, chewy dates with crunchy almonds and fluffy couscous.

This dish is not only delicious, but it also represents the rich culinary tradition of Morocco, where couscous is a staple food. The combination of sw...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • ½ onion, chopped
  • 1 cup pearl (Israeli) couscous
  • 1 cup chicken broth, or more as needed
  • 1 cup chopped ham
  • ½ cup chopped pitted dates
  • ½ cup chopped dry-roasted almonds
  • ¼ cup chopped pitted green olives
  • ¼ cup freshly chopped parsley
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat; cook and stir onion in the hot oil until lightly browned and very tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Stir couscous into onion mixture; turn heat to medium. Cook and stir couscous until fragrant and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Pour broth over couscous mixture and bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover skillet, and simmer until couscous has absorbed all the liquid, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat; cook and stir ham in the hot oil until lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Mix ham, dates, almonds, olives, parsley, salt, and pepper into couscous mixture; cook and stir until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    417 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 18mg
    • Sodium: 918mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 53g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 64mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 416mg