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Couscous Traditionnel aux Trois Viandes

Savory Couscous Traditionnel aux Trois Viandes for Family Gatherings

Couscous Traditionnel aux Trois Viandes is a flavorful celebration of spices, perfect for family gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Moroccan, North African
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Couscous
  • 250 g Couscous fine or medium
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil or vegetable oil
For the Meats
  • 4 thighs Chicken bone-in preferred
  • 4 pieces Lamb or beef as an alternative
  • 4 links Merguez Sausages or any spicy sausage
  • Ground Beef Balls optional
For the Vegetables
  • 1 Onion sliced
  • 250 g Carrots peeled and chopped
  • 250 g Navets or turnips
  • 250 g Zucchini or summer squash
  • 1 Bell Pepper red or green
  • ½ stalk Celery optional
  • 1 Chili Pepper adjust for heat
For the Flavor
  • 2 tsp Saffron or turmeric as a substitute
  • 1 can Tomato Concentrate or fresh tomatoes (2-3)
  • 1 can Canned Tomatoes
  • 1 can Chickpeas dried are a good alternative
  • Harissa to taste
  • Couscous Spices various types
  • Cayenne & Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Pan
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Peel and chop the carrots, turnips, celery, zucchini, and bell peppers.
  2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the chicken thighs and lamb pieces.
  3. Add sliced onion to the pot and cook until soft.
  4. Stir in prepared vegetables, tomato concentrate, canned tomatoes, chickpeas, saffron, and spices. Add water to cover.
  5. Cover and simmer on low for about 50 minutes.
  6. Cook the merguez sausages separately until browned.
  7. Prepare couscous as per package instructions.
  8. Plate couscous, top with meats and vegetables, and serve with harissa.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with fresh parsley.

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