I love playing with my food. Now don’t get me wrong, I don’t throw it at others, build towers with it, or smear it all over the floor. I love playing with the different flavors from each ingredient to make a unique and healthy dish. I want my food to be FUN to eat, full of vibrant colors and rich flavors, leaving you wanting more [especially when it comes to my kids].
I enjoy the combination of sweet and savory, it is perfect for bringing out the flavors of the dish. Full of chopped dates, this savory dish has a bit of a sweet side. A great side dish to any entrée, and super fast to make; you have got to try this couscous recipe, it won’t disappoint. I often serve it with a balsamic fig chicken, grilled veggies and naan bread (which has become my families favorite bread ever!)
Sweet and Savory Couscous
Prep/cook time: 20 minutes / Serves: 4-6
Ingredients
15 pitted dates, finely chopped
1 can garbanzo beans, drained
1/4 cup chopped parsley plus more for garnish
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
salt-and-pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon garlic, crushed
2 cups prepared chicken broth
2 cups couscous
Instructions
- In a two quart pot, over medium heat, sauté garbanzo beans together with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, salt ,and pepper.
- Cook for two minutes and add 1/4 cup chopped parsley and 2 cups of chicken stock.
- Bring chicken stock to boil and add chopped dates.
- Finally pour in couscous, stir ingredients together, remove from heat and cover.
- Allow couscous to sit for 5 minutes, uncover, fluff with a fork and serve.
Notes
I also love to add feta and/or toasted pine nuts to this dish.
Looks delicious!! Yummmm!
I’ll make this for you when you come to visit! xo
It turned out so good, and delicious. I like the variety of ingredients. Thanks so much for sharing the recipe.
So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for your feedback.