Couscous with Dried Dates

Recipe courtesy Melissa d'Arabian

Show: Ten Dollar Dinners with Melissa d'Arabian Episode: Less Money, More Moroccan

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (66)

Cook Time:
5 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 5 min
Inactive Prep: 5 min
Cook: 5 min
Total:: 15 min

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Ingredients

1 cup water
1 cup chicken stock or broth
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped dried dates
1 cup quick-cooking couscous
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Bring the water, stock, and oil to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the dates followed by the couscous. Cover the pan tightly with a lid, remove from the heat, and allow to sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.

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recipe Couscous with Dried Dates
Jenni Columbia, MD 01-23-2010
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I never liked couscous before
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My husband and I don't normally like couscous (nor do we like dates) but we tried this recipe anyway with the meatball... recipe. We fell in love with it so much we keep everything handy for a quick delicious side for any meal. It's great with chicken dishes too!!Read more
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Sandi Clinton, IA 01-17-2010
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couscous with dried dates
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I love Melissa's recipes!
recipe Couscous with Dried Dates
Jenn Golden Valley, MN 01-13-2010
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Easy and tasty - goes well with African Meatballs
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My whole family, kids included enjoyed this reciped. It was easy and good, and went very well with the African Meatball... recipe we tried too. My ten year old daughter who is rather picky even enjoyed it.Read more
recipe Couscous with Dried Dates
Lisa Peachtree City, GA 01-05-2010
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Yummy and Moist
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Just made this tonight to go along with a meal that I always pair with couscous. It was a hit! My husband and I are very... happy that Melissa d'Arabian is now on the Food Network. She is a relateable wife/mom, who offers realistic cooking techniques and recipes using ingredients that can be found at our local grocery store. Kudos to Food Network for choosing to promote such an approachable chef!!! Read more
recipe Couscous with Dried Dates
Susan Cookeville, TN 10-14-2009
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Couscous with Dried Dates
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have never been able to get my husband to try couscous, but when I fixed this, he changed his mind.
recipe Couscous with Dried Dates
Valerie virginia beach, VA 10-11-2009
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Compliments the North African Meatballs and sauce
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This couscous is very easy to make and you need something easy when you are making the meatballs, sauce, and carrots. The... combination of sweet and salty is unbelievable and it is worth it to make the entire meal. The couscous goes perfectly with the meatballs and sauce. The couscous would not stand by it's self that is probably why Melissa includes it with her North African meatballs recipe. I am so impressed with everything one of her recipes I have tried. I can't wait until she comes back in Janaury. This is the first time I have waited all week to see a specific show on Food Network. Read more