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North African Berber Tagoula with Mixed Nuts and Dates

Name: North African Berber Tagoula with Mixed Nuts and Dates
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 2 cups couscous; 2 cups vegetable broth; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup almonds, roughly chopped; 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped; 10 dates, pitted and chopped; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 carrot, diced; 1 zucchini, diced; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon coriander; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon paprika

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

4.9(275 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·August 27, 2025

North African Berber Tagoula with Mixed Nuts and Dates — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Couscous

For the Mixed Nuts and Dates

For the Melange of Vegetables

For the Spice Mix

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 440 kcal
Protein: 10.75 g
Carbs: 54.75 g
Fat: 22.75 g
Fiber: 9 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1761 kcal
Protein: 43 g
Carbs: 219 g
Fat: 91 g
Fiber: 36 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
2 cups couscous	360	12	72	2	6
2 cups vegetable broth	30	2	6	0	1
1 tablespoon olive oil	120	0	0	14	0
1/2 teaspoon salt	0	0	0	0	0
1/2 cup almonds roughly chopped	410	15	15	36	9
1/2 cup walnuts roughly chopped	390	9	8	39	4
10 dates pitted and chopped	230	2	62	0	7
2 tablespoons honey	120	0	33	0	0
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon	6	0	2	0	1
1 small onion finely chopped	30	1	7	0	1
1 carrot diced	25	1	6	0	2
1 zucchini diced	20	1	4	0	1
1 teaspoon cumin	8	0	1	0	1
1 teaspoon coriander	5	0	1	0	1
1/2 teaspoon turmeric	4	0	1	0	1
1/2 teaspoon paprika	3	0	1	0	1

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Couscous

1
Boil Broth
Boil the vegetable broth with olive oil and salt.
2
Pour and Soak
Pour over the couscous in a large bowl.
3
Rest and Fluff
Cover and let it sit for 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork.

Preparing the Mixed Nuts and Dates

1
Toast Nuts
In a pan, toast the almonds and walnuts over medium heat until golden.
Tip: Do not let the nuts burn; they should be slightly golden.
2
Add Dates and Flavor
Add the dates, honey, and cinnamon, stirring to combine.
Tip: Add a splash of lemon juice for a tangy twist.
3
Set Aside
Remove from heat and set aside.

How to Make North African Berber Tagoula with Mixed Nuts and Dates

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Sautéing Vegetables
Heat olive oil; add onion, carrot, and zucchini, cook until soft.
2
Seasoning
Add the spice mix to the sautéed vegetables; stir well for 2 minutes.
3
Combining
Mix the couscous with the spiced vegetables and nut mixture until well incorporated.