Overland Expo Virtual: Cooking Demo- Spiced Moroccan CousCous

couscous

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa is higher in protein, while bulgur is often less expensive.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Edamame is a protein-rich alternative, while canned beans save prep time.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers similar health benefits, while canola is budget-friendly.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried apricots

💰Cheaper: fresh fruit

Dried apricots provide a different flavor, while fresh fruit can be more economical.

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.

Add 1 chopped onion (about 1.25 cups) and 1 cup of grated or diced carrot to the pan and sauté until the onions are translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add 1 teaspoon of coriander, 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1/2 teaspoon of ginger, 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine and cook until fragrant.

Pour in 3.5 cups of chicken stock and bring to a boil.

Stir in 2 cups of couscous, 1/2 cup of diced dried apricots, and 1/2 cup of golden raisins. Stir to combine and remove from heat immediately.

Cover the pan and let it sit for 5 minutes to allow the couscous to absorb the liquid.

After 5 minutes, fluff the couscous with a fork and add 1/2 cup of fresh parsley if desired.

For the dehydrated version, start by adding 4.5 cups of water to a pot and turn on the heat without waiting for it to boil.

Add 3.5 teaspoons of chicken bouillon powder, 1 teaspoon of coriander, 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1/2 teaspoon of ginger, 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon, salt, and pepper to the pot.

Add 15 grams of shredded carrot (about 1/3 cup) and 16 grams of diced onion (about 1/2 cup) to the pot and stir.

Bring the mixture to a boil and boil for about 2 minutes to rehydrate the vegetables.

Add 2 cups of couscous, 1/2 cup of diced dried apricots, and 1/2 cup of golden raisins to the pot and stir.

Turn off the heat and let it sit for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.

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