Moroccan Quick Spiced Zucchini Couscous

African · Morocco

Moroccan Quick Spiced Zucchini Couscous

Fluffy Moroccan couscous tossed with golden pan-roasted zucchini, sweet raisins, and warm aromatic spices.

13 min Easy Serves 4$1.88 estimated
Halal
Vegetarian

Contains: Dairy

Ingredients

  • Couscous

    250 g

    $0.70
  • Zucchini / Courgette

    1 medium (200 g)

    $0.42
  • Raisins / Sultanas

    50 g

    $0.32
  • Salted Butter

    1 tbsp

    $0.09
  • Olive oil

    1 tbsp

    $0.10
  • Ras El Hanout

    1 tsp

    $0.13
  • Salt

    1/2 tsp

    $0.00
  • Parsley

    2 tbsp

    $0.12

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Preparation

  1. 1

    Place couscous and raisins in a heatproof bowl, stir in salt, pour over 300 ml of boiling water, cover tightly, and let steep for 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, dice zucchini into small cubes.

  3. 3

    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, add zucchini and ras-el-hanout, and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until tender and golden.

  4. 4

    Fluff the steeped couscous with a fork, melting in the butter.

  5. 5

    Tumble the warm spiced zucchini and chopped parsley into the couscous, tossing well before serving.

Couscous cooks in minutes by simple steeping.