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Moroccan couscous with dried apricots and spices

Name: Moroccan couscous with dried apricots and spices
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 1 cup couscous; 1 ½ cups vegetable broth; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon ground coriander; ½ cup dried apricots — chopped; ¼ cup slivered almonds; ¼ cup cooked chickpeas; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley — chopped; Salt — to taste; Freshly ground black pepper — to taste

Elevate your weeknight dinners with this fragrant Moroccan couscous, featuring a blend of warm aromatics and sweet dried apricots for a truly balanced flavor profile. This effortless recipe produces light, fluffy grains in under fifteen minutes for the perfect side dish.

4.1(865 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·September 25, 2025

Moroccan couscous with dried apricots and spices — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

15 min

Cook

45 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Spiced Couscous

For the Mix-ins

For the Seasoning

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 165 kcal
Protein: 4 g
Carbs: 24 g
Fat: 6.6 g
Fiber: 3.4 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 660 kcal
Protein: 16.1 g
Carbs: 95.9 g
Fat: 26.2 g
Fiber: 13.4 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1 cup couscous	176	6	36	0.5	2
1 ½ cups vegetable broth	15	1	3	0.1	0.5
1 tablespoon olive oil	119	0	0	14	0
1 teaspoon ground cumin	8	0.4	1	0.5	0.5
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon	3	0.1	1	0.1	1
¼ teaspoon ground coriander	2	0.1	0.3	0.1	0.2
½ cup dried apricots — chopped	157	1	41	0.2	4.5
¼ cup slivered almonds	132	5	5	11	3
¼ cup cooked chickpeas	45	2.4	8	0.7	2
2 tablespoons fresh parsley — chopped	1	0.1	0.2	0	0.1
Salt — to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Freshly ground black pepper — to taste	2	0.1	0.4	0.1	0.1

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Couscous

1
Boil Broth
Bring vegetable broth to a boil and remove from heat.
2
Add Spices and Oil
Add olive oil, cumin, cinnamon, and coriander. Stir well.
Tip: Toast the spices gently before adding for added depth.
3
Steep Couscous
Add couscous to the broth mixture, cover, and let it sit for 10 minutes until fully absorbed.
Tip: Ensure the couscous is not overcooked to prevent it from becoming mushy.

Preparing the Mix-ins

1
Chop Apricots
Chop dried apricots into small pieces.
2
Toast Almonds
Toast slivered almonds in a dry pan until golden brown.
3
Prepare Chickpeas
Rinse and drain chickpeas thoroughly.

How to Make Moroccan couscous with dried apricots and spices

Total time: 1 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Combine Mix-ins
Stir chopped apricots, toasted almonds, chickpeas, and parsley into the fluffy couscous.
2
Season Dish
Adjust salt and pepper to taste, mixing well to ensure even distribution.