Moroccan Vegetable Stew

with Whole Wheat Couscous

2 Servings

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From the Test Kitchen

We're using a special blend of Moroccan spices to make this simmered stew and authentic, warming, comfort food. This blend, combined with almonds, dried fruit, honey and hearty whole wheat couscous, creates a well-balanced, exotic-tasting dish that will fill your kitchen with the aroma of coriander, cumin, turmeric and allspice.

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Nutrition

PER SERVING
Calories

690 Cals (est.)

fresh

ingredients

4 Dates
4 Prunes
1 oz Almonds
1 bunch Cilantro
3 cloves Garlic
1 Red Onion
1 Sweet Potato
½ head Cauliflower
10 oz English Peas
1 cup Whole Wheat Couscous
2 Tbsps Tomato Paste
2 tsps Ras El Hanout
1 Cinnamon Stick
1 Tbsp Honey
1 cup Vegetable Broth

step-by-step

instructions

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1 Prepare the ingredients:

Wash and dry the fresh produce. Peel and mince the garlic. Roughly chop the dates, prunes and almonds. Peel and small dice the red onion. Peel and cut the sweet potato into bite-sized pieces and place in a bowl of cold water. Cut out and discard the thick stem of the cauliflower, then cut the head into small florets. Small dice the zucchini. Roughly chop the cilantro.

2 Cook the couscous:

In a small pot, heat 1 cup of water and a big pinch of salt to boiling on high. Once the water is boiling, stir in the couscous and turn off the heat. Cover and let stand 5 to 7 minutes, or until all of the water is absorbed. Fluff the finished couscous with a fork.

3 Toast the almonds:

While the couscous is cooking, toast the nuts. Add the chopped almonds to a dry pan. Heat the pan on medium-high for 1 to 3 minutes, or until the almonds are fragrant, stirring occasionally. Transfer the toasted almonds to a small bowl.

4 Cook the vegetables:

In a large pot, heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil on medium until hot. Add the garlic, onion and sweet potato and cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the sweet potato starts to soften. Add the cauliflower and zucchini. Cook 4 to 6 minutes, or until the cauliflower starts to soften; season with salt and pepper to taste.

5 Add the aromatics:

Stir in the tomato paste, ras el hanout and cinnamon stick. Cook 1 to 2 minutes, or until toasted and fragrant, stirring frequently.

6 Finish the stew & plate your dish:

Stir in the honey, vegetable demi-glace, dates, prunes and 1 ½ cups of water. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer for 6 to 8 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Turn off the heat, and stir half of the cilantro into the stew. To plate your dish, divide the couscous and the stew between 2 bowls, discarding the cinnamon stick. Garnish each with the chopped almonds and remaining cilantro. Enjoy!