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Nutrition: per serving

  • kcal245
  • fat4g
  • saturates0g
  • carbs44g
  • sugars11g
  • fibre6g
  • protein11g
  • salt0.51g
    low
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Method

  • step 1

    Fry the onion in the oil for 6 mins until softened. Add the cinnamon and cumin and cook for 1 min, stirring. Add the mushrooms, cook for 2 mins, then stir in the tomatoes, chickpeas and honey. Season and simmer for 7-8 mins.

  • step 2

    Meanwhile, mix the couscous with the dried apricots and some seasoning in a bowl. Pour over 250ml boiling water, stir to mix, then cover. Leave to stand for 7 mins or until softened. To serve, fluff up with a fork, stir in the parsley and top with the mushroom mixture. Great served with some green beans.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, February 2010

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Overall rating

A star rating of 3.9 out of 5.108 ratings

sue22w

tip

Works well as a base for more exciting flavours. Delicious with added ingredients and side dishes. I added fresh chilli (fresh, dried or a paste will work), chopped coriander stalks and leaves, lemon zest finely chopped (pith removed) and salt. It and served with mashed avocado side plus rocket and…

fatfalafel

I agree that although pleasingly healthy, this is disappointingly bland and that's despite adding a veggie stock pot and lots of herbs. It'd be much better with ras el hanout, I think. Fortunately I had some harissa in the fridge to spice it up and make it palatable.

HexWhisperer

Quick, easy and tasted... ok. I wouldn't call it Moroccan though, mushroom couscous is a better name for it. Also i added a stock cube, seasoning, herbs and a bit of butter to the couscous because that's just how we roll. No I wouldn't make it again and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone although…

karencripps77

A star rating of 2 out of 5.

Disappointing! For a Moroccan meal it didn’t deliver on flavour at all. Needs a lot more spice as it was very bland even with the extra cinnamon and cumin I put in. Not sure I’d try it again which is a shame as it sounded so promising

alice_emily

A star rating of 4 out of 5.

Actually really enjoyed this as I don’t get the chance to eat couscous much at all and it was filling. I would say maybe season the couscous more or try a flavoured couscous for a more flavoursome meal though :)

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