Moroccan-Spiced Pork Chops & Fruity Couscous
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Recipe Summary Moroccan-Spiced Pork Chops & Fruity Couscous
I love pork and Moroccan flavors. Serve the pork chops on top of the couscous.
Ingredients | Pork Loin Chops2 tablespoons olive oil, divided1 tablespoon tomato paste2 teaspoons ground cumin2 teaspoons ground coriander1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided1 pound pork loin chops2 ½ cups chicken broth1 ¼ cups couscous½ cup dried apricots, chopped¼ cup green onions, chopped¼ teaspoon ground turmeric½ cup cilantro, choppedDirectionsCombine 1 tablespoon olive oil, tomato paste, cumin, coriander, hot pepper sauce, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a resealable plastic bag. Add pork loin chops to the bag; seal and shake until well-coated. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.Heat remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated pork loin chops and cook until cooked through, about 6 minutes per side.Bring chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in couscous, dried apricots, green onions, turmeric, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Turn heat to low; cover and let simmer until liquid has been absorbed, 5 to 7 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork and stir in cilantro.Harissa may be used instead of tomato paste and Tabasco sauce.Info | Pork Loin Chopsprep:
15 mins
cook:
20 mins
additional:
30 mins
total:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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