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Spicy Couscous with Dates

Name: Spicy Couscous with Dates
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 whole star anise pods; salt to taste; 3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped; 0.5 red bell pepper, chopped; 2 dried hot red peppers, diced; 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper; 4 large fresh mushrooms, chopped; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 0.25 cup chopped dates; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 cup uncooked couscous; 1.5 cups vegetable stock

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This is a spicy couscous recipe for the winter months from far in the Arctic north!

Recipe by Mark and Minna

Updated on August 4, 2022

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

2

Yield:

2 servings

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 whole star anise pods
salt to taste
3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
½ red bell pepper, chopped
2 dried hot red peppers, diced
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 large fresh mushrooms, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¼ cup chopped dates
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup uncooked couscous
1 ½ cups vegetable stock

Directions

Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, and saute onion until tender. Season with anise pods and salt. Mix in garlic, red bell pepper, dried hot red peppers, and black pepper. Continue to cook and stir until vegetables are tender.
Stir mushrooms and lemon juice into the vegetable mixture. Mix in dates and cinnamon, and simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes.
Place couscous in a medium saucepan, and cover with vegetable stock. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover, and simmer 3 to 5 minutes, until all moisture has been absorbed.
Fluff couscous with a fork, mix into the vegetables, and serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

594	Calories
11g	Fat
112g	Carbs
18g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 594
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g	14%
Saturated Fat 1g	6%
Sodium 315mg	14%
Total Carbohydrate 112g	41%
Dietary Fiber 9g	33%
Total Sugars 19g
Protein 18g
Vitamin C 52mg	259%
Calcium 112mg	9%
Iron 4mg	24%
Potassium 956mg	20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.