Couscous Pilaf

Name: Couscous Pilaf
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Moroccan Imperial & Coastal
Ingredients: 4 tbsp butter; 0.5 tsp garam masala; 0.5 bay leaf; 0.5 cup onion; 1 can chickpeas (15 ounce); 1 garlic clove; 0.5 tsp ginger; 1 tsp olive oil; 1 cup couscous; 2 cup chicken broth; 1 tbsp coriander leaves

Chickpeas, couscous and bay leaves come together in this Moroccan pilaf, fragrant with garam masala and clove and simmered on the stove. It's finished with chopped coriander and fried onions.

45 min · Serves 4 · Easy

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Time: Prep 30 min · Cook 15 min · 45 min total
Difficulty: easy

1
Heat butter; add garam masala, bay leaf, and onion. Cook until golden brown. Take out some onion for garnish.
2
Add the drained chickpeas, garlic, ginger, and olive oil. Fry for 4 minutes. Add couscous and stir-fry.
4 min
3
Add chicken broth. Let the couscous boil until the liquid reduces. Cover and simmer on low heat for 10 minutes.
10 min
4
Remove from heat let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork. Garnish with chopped coriander and reserved fried onions.
5 min