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Authentic Moroccan Pearl Couscous with Currants and Pistachios Recipe

Authentic Moroccan Pearl Couscous with Currants and Pistachios Recipe

Photo by She-n-he Photography

Serves 8

This vibrant Moroccan-inspired side dish features fluffy pearl couscous paired with sweet currants, crunchy pistachios, and fresh parsley. It's a quick, flavorful addition to any meal, drawing from traditional North African flavors I've refined through years of home cooking.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Israeli couscous (pearl couscous)
  • 2½ cups chicken broth
  • ½ cup chopped pistachios
  • ½ cup chopped parsley
  • ¼ cup currants
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the couscous and simmer until tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
  2. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the pistachios, parsley, and currants. Season with salt and pepper to taste.