North African Berber Tagoula with Mixed Nuts and Dates

Name: North African Berber Tagoula with Mixed Nuts and Dates
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 2 cups couscous; 2 cups vegetable broth; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup almonds; 1/2 cup walnuts; 10 dates; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 small onion; 1 carrot; 1 zucchini; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon coriander; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon paprika

A Hearty, Nutty Couscous Delight

Embrace the rich flavors of North Africa with this sumptuous Berber Tagoula, packed with the natural sweetness of dates and crunch of mixed nuts.

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Couscous

2 cups couscous

2 cups vegetable broth

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 teaspoon salt

For the Mixed Nuts and Dates

1/2 cup almonds

roughly chopped

1/2 cup walnuts

roughly chopped

10 dates

pitted and chopped

2 tablespoons honey

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the Melange of Vegetables

1 small onion

finely chopped

1 carrot

diced

1 zucchini

diced

For the Spice Mix

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon coriander

1/2 teaspoon turmeric

1/2 teaspoon paprika

Preparation

Marinating the Couscous

Boil Broth

Boil the vegetable broth with olive oil and salt.

Pour and Soak

Pour over the couscous in a large bowl.

Rest and Fluff

Cover and let it sit for 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork.

Preparing the Mixed Nuts and Dates

Toast Nuts

In a pan, toast the almonds and walnuts over medium heat until golden.

Do not let the nuts burn; they should be slightly golden.

Add Dates and Flavor

Add the dates, honey, and cinnamon, stirring to combine.

Add a splash of lemon juice for a tangy twist.

Set Aside

Remove from heat and set aside.

Cooking Process

Sautéing Vegetables

Heat olive oil; add onion, carrot, and zucchini, cook until soft.

Seasoning

Add the spice mix to the sautéed vegetables; stir well for 2 minutes.

Combining

Mix the couscous with the spiced vegetables and nut mixture until well incorporated.

Plating & Serving