Easy Moroccan Couscous Salad with Pine Nuts, Peppers and Raisins

This delicious Moroccan-style couscous recipe bursts with incredibly intense and delicious flavours from aromatic spices, making it the perfect companion for roasted meats and fish. What makes this recipe particularly wonderful is its versatility – you can easily add other vegetables you have lying around, making it a fantastic way to use up leftovers while creating something spectacular.

The beauty of this dish lies in its perfect balance of textures and flavours. Sweet raisins dance with crunchy pine nuts, while colourful peppers and carrots add both nutrition and visual appeal. The warm spice blend of cumin, turmeric, paprika, and a hint of cinnamon creates an aromatic base that transforms simple couscous into something truly extraordinary. This is a brilliant alternative to your usual basic sides – packed with tons of flavours and much more exciting than anything plain could ever be!

This recipe turned out absolutely perfect as written, but if you find it a bit too dry for your taste, simply drizzle in some extra olive oil or mix in a little butter. It’s a great side that pairs beautifully with a nice piece of grilled meat or fish, elevating your entire meal from ordinary to restaurant-worthy.

Easy Moroccan Couscous Salad with Pine Nuts, Peppers and Raisins

Servings: 4
Time: 35mins
Difficulty: Normal
Rating: ★★★★★
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Delicious home made couscous Moroccan syle salad that you will love, its simple and soooo flavourfull, you gotta try this at home, trust me heheheh.

Ingredients

Couscous – 250g
Water – 250ml
Red Onion – 1
Yellow Pepper – 1 (or Red)
Carrot – 1
Garlic – 2 Cloves
Raisins – To Taste (A Handful)
Pine Nuts – To Taste (A Handful)
Coriander – A Pinch
Olive Oil – A Drizzle
Vegetable Stock – 1 Cube
Paprika – 1/2 Teaspoon
Coriander Seeds – A Pinch
Turmeric – A Pinch
Cinnamon – A Pinch
Cumin – A Pinch
Cayenne Pepper – A Pinch
Pepper – A Pinch
Salt – A Pinch

Directions

In a large, deep frying pan over medium heat, add a few drops of olive oil, followed by a chopped red onion, a chopped carrot, and a chopped yellow or red pepper. Sauté for about 10 to 15 minutes until everything is soft, then pour everything into a pot.
Clean the frying pan and add a drizzle of olive oil followed by two chopped garlic cloves, season everything with salt, pepper, paprika, ground coriander seeds, turmeric, ground cinnamon, cumin, and cayenne pepper, fry for 1 minute, then pour into the pot.
Then add the water with 1 vegetable stock cube to the pan, followed by chopped parsley, raisins, and couscous, bring to a boil, then cover and remove from heat, let stand for about 5 minutes until tender.
Pour into a serving dish, use a fork to loosen the couscous, sprinkle a few pine nuts on top, and it’s ready. Bon appétit!

Notes: Always check your couscous package instructions! Some varieties use equal parts water to couscous, but other types need more or less water. Adjust the recipe accordingly to match your specific couscous type.

This makes an excellent side dish for any roasted meats, grilled fish, or even as a light lunch on its own. The recipe makes quite a generous portion, so it’s perfect for feeding a crowd.

Don’t hesitate to throw in any leftover vegetables you have in your fridge – zucchini, eggplant, or even some leftover roasted vegetables work beautifully in this dish.

If you prefer a slightly more moist couscous, add an extra drizzle of olive oil or a pat of butter when fluffing with the fork.

This recipe for Easy Moroccan Couscous Salad with Pine Nuts, Peppers and Raisins was originally created on BakeAfter.com. Esta receita de Couscous ao Estilo Marroquino foi publicada em português no Iguaria.com.