Moroccan Spiced Couscous With Fruits

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I found this at veganfood.net. :)

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 400f / 200c / 400f put the couscous in an ovenproof dish.

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Mix the stock , saffron , apricots , dates and raisins in a saucepan and bring to the boil.

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Pour the hot stock and fruit over the couscous.

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Add just enough boiling water to cover the grains , but do not flood them.

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Set aside for 15 minutes.

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Fluff up the couscous with a fork and season it with salt , pepper and chili powder to taste.

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Drizzle the lemon or olive oil and lemon juice over and add the chickpeas.

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Mix the ingredients well , then cover the dish.

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Bake the couscous for 15 minutes.

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Fluff up the grains , stir in the mint and coriander and return the couscous to the oven for a further 5 minutes.

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Meanwhile , dry fry the almonds in a heavy based frying pan over a moderate heat , turning or stirring frequently for 5 minutes until they are golden.

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Scatter almonds over the couscous and serve immediately.

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Ingredients

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couscous, vegetable stock, saffron thread, dried apricots, dates, raisins, chili powder, lemon oil, lemon, juice of, chickpeas, fresh mint leaves, fresh coriander leaves, sliced almonds, salt and pepper