Moroccan Chili W 10 000 Grains Of Sand Couscous Recipe

Rachel Ray's unexpected twist on chili! This Moroccan-inspired recipe features a surprising (and delicious!) couscous base that resembles 10,000 grains of sand. The rich, savory chili is bursting with exotic spices and works wonderfully as a topping for baked potatoes, hot dogs, or anything you crave. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 1539.9 kcal
Protein 127g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Moroccan Chili W 10 000 Grains Of Sand Couscous

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How to Make Moroccan Chili W 10 000 Grains Of Sand Couscous

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 diced onion and 2 minced cloves garlic, cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add 1 pound ground lamb or beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess fat.
  3. Stir in 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional), and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Cook for 1 minute.
  4. Add 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, 1 cup chicken broth, and 1/2 cup chopped cilantro. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Meanwhile, prepare the couscous: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup couscous, 1 1/4 cup water, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
  6. Stir in 1/2 cup raisins and 1/4 cup chopped almonds into the chili during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  7. Serve the chili over the couscous. Garnish with extra cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

66 g

Sugar

88g

Fat

144g

Carbs

51g