Couscous Royale
Moroccan · Middle East & North Africa
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STOVETOP
8/10
Steamed couscous with lamb, chicken, merguez, and seven vegetables.
Why It Works
Steaming couscous over the stew lets it absorb aromatic steam; the grain should be fluffy, not clumpy.
Key Ingredients
couscous
lamb
chicken
merguez
carrots
turnips
zucchini
chickpeas
harissa
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