This Moroccan couscous recipe is a simplified, vegan version of the traditional dish, filled with sweet raisins, crunchy almonds and herbs. It might not be authentic, but it makes for an easy, flavorful side dish. Serve it warm with roasted vegetables or your favorite protein.
Recipe by Melissa Belanger on June 12, 2020
Prep time: PT10M
Cook time: PT15M
Total time: PT25M
Rating
4.56 stars (9 reviews)
Keywords
dairy free, easy, vegan
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
3 cups vegetable broth
1 1/2 cups couscous
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup raisins
1/2 cup toasted (sliced almonds)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Categories
Side Dish
Cuisine
Moroccan
Steps
Heat a large saucepan to medium-high. Add olive oil, onion, garlic and spices. Sauté until the onions are translucent, stirring occasionally - about 5 minutes.
Add broth. Cover the pot and bring to a boil.
Remove from heat stir in couscous. Let sit for 10 minutes, or until the couscous has absorbed the broth.
Stir in raisins, almonds and parsley before serving.
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 328 kcal
Carbohydrates: 43 g
Protein: 7 g
Fat: 14 g
Sodium: 880 mg
Sugar: 3 g
Reviews
Emi O on 2026-07-21 (3 stars): Follow the liquid recommendations on your couscous box, this is way higher than standard couscous liquid ratios and the texture is mushy instead of nubby.
Lydia on 2026-07-13 (5 stars): Really good and pretty foolproof! I used golden raisins and doubled the parsley.
Jeff on 2025-11-17 (4 stars): I served this at a dinner party and everyone raved about it. It was easy to do and so delicious.
I served it along side a Moroccan Spicen Chicken recipe. Definitely a recipe to serve for guests.
Shaheda on 2025-04-25 (5 stars): Great simple recipe and tasted really good. Went very nicely with my Smokey Harrisa Tagine. Will be saving this recipe to use again soon. Thanks for sharing ☺️
Lauren on 2024-10-31 (5 stars): I made this for a Casablanca theme night and my husband, a notoriously picky eater, went wild over it. It's become a regular side dish. Easy to make, still delicious reheated.
Joann on 2021-09-26 (5 stars): This was absolutely fabulous! Perfect combination of sweet and savoury. I used whole wheat couscous and dried cranberries instead of raisins. A perfect little lunch
Astra on 2021-07-01 (4 stars): Simple and quick side dish that the whole family enjoyed.
Julie on 2021-03-28 (5 stars): I made this twice now using the pearl couscous and it is delicious. I used toasted almonds. I pair it with Moroccan lamb stew. The second time I made it for guests and they loved it and requested the recipe. Both times it took longer for the pearls to absorb the broth than described in the recipe so I was worried it wouldn't turn out right - so be patient. I also left the heat on low until liquid fully absorbed. Next time i might try a slight reduction of broth.
