Salat Tangiers (Moroccan Recipe for -9)

Name: Salat Tangiers (Moroccan Recipe for -9)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Moroccan Imperial & Coastal
Ingredients: 1 lb uncooked couscous; 0.5 tsp salt; boiling water; 4 oz diced carrots; 1 bell pepper; 4 oz green beans; 1 red onion; 2 oz raisins; 1 oz almonds; 0.5 cup olive oil; 0.25 cup lemon juice; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp cinnamon; 3 tbsp orange juice; 4 tbsp fresh parsley; 1 tbsp fresh mint

Gently simmered couscous, carrots and bell pepper, warmed with cinnamon.

25 min · Serves 6 · Medium

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Time: Prep 5 min · Cook 20 min · 25 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Place the couscous & salt in lrg bowl. Add enough boiling water to cover it by ¼-inch. Cover tightly w/cling-film & allow to stand for 8-10 minutes.
10 min
2
Meanwhile, place the carrots, bell pepper & beans in a saucepan w/enough water to just cover. Bring to a boil & cook for 8-10 min until just tender.
10 min
3
Meanwhile, mix together all dressing ingredients in a sml bowl. Drain the cooked vegetables well & add to the cooked couscous, mixing well w/a fork.
4
Add onions, raisins & almonds. Then pour in the dressing & toss well. Chill for at least 1 hr before serving.
60 min
5
Using the salad dressing as the flavor mechanism would allow for different fruit flavors & even a sweet version that adds sugar or honey to the mix. Feel free to use your own imagination.