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Easy 35 min~310 kcal 6/10
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Date Orange Couscous
This Moroccan-style couscous folds dates and orange zest into a sweet-savory grain dish.
Easy⏱️ 30 min📖 1 min readServes 4~228 kcal🌍 North African🌍 Full translation
10 min prep 10 min cook 10 min rest
- #Under 30 min
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 30 min- Prep10 min
- Resting/Marinating10 min
- Cooking10 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
- 1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) couscous
- 8 adet dates
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) orange peel
- 0.3 çay kaşığı(~1.5 ml) cinnamon
- 1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) hot water
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) olive oil
- 0.3 su bardağı(~60 ml) almonds
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) salt
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Instructions
- 1
Put the couscous in a wide bowl and pour the hot water over it.
- 2
Cover and rest the couscous for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 3
Chop the dates small and finely grate the orange zest.
- 4
Fluff the couscous with a fork so the grains do not turn pasty.
- 5
Mix the dates, orange zest, olive oil, and almonds into the couscous.
- 6
Rest the mixture for 10 minutes and serve with mint and orange slices.
10 min10:00 - 7
Before serving, check the salt and lemon balance and gently mix once more.
💡 Tip: Finely grating the orange zest gives lively aroma without bitterness.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve the couscous cool with orange zest and almonds on top.
Nutrition (per serving)
~228
kcal calories
5
g protein
41
g carbs
4
g fat
Protein 9%Carbs 75%Fat 16%
GI 41 · Low GIGL 17 · Medium GL
30.8g
Sugar
6.2g
Fiber
589.4mg
Sodium
1.2g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Satiety (per serving)
5/10Moderate satiety, fine between meals
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Tree nuts
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Date Orange Couscous make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Date Orange Couscous take?
Prep 10 minutes, cooking 10 minutes, including 10 minutes of passive resting; 30 minutes in total.Is Date Orange Couscous difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Date Orange Couscous have?
Approximately 228 kcal per serving. Protein: 5g, carbs: 41g, fat: 4g.Which allergens does Date Orange Couscous contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Date Orange Couscous belong to?
This recipe belongs to North African cuisine.How many ingredients does Date Orange Couscous need?
This recipe needs 8 ingredients.Is Date Orange Couscous filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 5/10; moderately filling, suitable between meals. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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