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Algerian Couscous with Vegetables and Chicken

Name: Algerian Couscous with Vegetables and Chicken
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 6 portions
Cuisine: marocaine
Ingredients: 2.2 lbs (1 kg) chicken cut into pieces; 4 cups (500 g) medium couscous semolina; 2 onions, chopped; 3 carrots, cut into chunks; 2 zucchini, cut into chunks; 2 turnips, cut into chunks; 1 cup (200 g) chickpeas, soaked overnight; 3 fresh or crushed tomatoes; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon sweet paprika; 3 tablespoons clarified butter (smen) or olive oil; to taste salt and pepper; 4 cups (1 L) hot water

You know, Algerian couscous is much more than a dish: it's an invitation to travel and share. When I prepare this couscous with vegetables and chicken, I remember family Sundays where the pot simmered gently for hours, filling the whole house with an intoxicating scent of cinnamon and cumin. The melt-in-your-mouth vegetables, the light semolina that has absorbed the flavor of the spiced broth, the chicken so tender it falls off the fork... Each bite tells a story of love and tradition. And you'll see: by following these simple steps, you'll feel that warmth and happiness that make this couscous a true emblem of Algerian hospitality.

90 min(prep 30 + cook 60)

6 servings

kcal

Ingredients

chicken cut into pieces2.2 lbs (1 kg)
medium couscous semolina4 cups (500 g)
onions, chopped2
carrots, cut into chunks3
zucchini, cut into chunks2
turnips, cut into chunks2
chickpeas, soaked overnight1 cup (200 g)
fresh or crushed tomatoes3
tomato paste2 tablespoons
cinnamon stick1
ground cumin1 teaspoon
sweet paprika1 teaspoon
clarified butter (smen) or olive oil3 tablespoons
salt and pepperto taste
hot water4 cups (1 L)

Nutrition

Proteines15g19%

Glucides35g45%

Lipides15g19%

Fibres4g5%

Sucres8g10%

Instructions

1
In a large pot, sauté the onions in clarified butter or olive oil. Add the chicken pieces and brown them on all sides.
2
Stir in tomato paste, tomatoes, spices (cinnamon, cumin, paprika), salt and pepper. Mix well and cook for 5 minutes.
3
Add the carrots, turnips and chickpeas. Cover with hot water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
4
Add the zucchini after 20 minutes of cooking the other vegetables. Continue simmering until the vegetables are tender.
5
Meanwhile, prepare the couscous semolina according to the package instructions, sprinkling with water and allowing it to steam over the pot if possible.
6
Place the semolina on a large platter, make a well in the center and pour in the sauce and vegetables. Serve hot with the chicken on top, and optionally a sprinkle of extra cumin.

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