Recipes Everyday Cooking Vegetarian Side Dishes Sweet and Nutty Moroccan Couscous 4.4 (118) 81 Reviews 6 Photos I've simplified this recipe for Couscous Mesfouf without losing any of its deliciously complex flavor. Prepare all the mix-ins ahead of time and it takes only minutes to make. Enjoy! Recipe by Christina S Published on March 9, 2020 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 6 6 6 6 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 2 cups vegetable broth 5 tablespoons unsalted butter ⅓ cup chopped dates ⅓ cup chopped dried apricots ⅓ cup golden raisins 2 cups dry couscous 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon ½ cup slivered almonds, toasted Directions Pour the vegetable broth into a large saucepan, and bring to a boil. Add the butter, apricots, dates and raisins. Boil for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat, and stir in the couscous. Cover, and let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in the cinnamon and toasted almonds, and serve. Cook's Note: To toast almonds, spread them out on a baking sheet, and bake for 10 minutes in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven, or until they are fragrant. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 442 Calories 15g Fat 68g Carbs 11g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 442 % Daily Value * Total Fat 15g 19% Saturated Fat 7g 33% Cholesterol 25mg 8% Sodium 164mg 7% Total Carbohydrate 68g 25% Dietary Fiber 6g 23% Total Sugars 17g Protein 11g Vitamin C 0mg 2% Calcium 70mg 5% Iron 2mg 9% Potassium 377mg 8% * 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. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved