Couscous de Légumes, Beignets de Dattes à la Ricotta
JojoM
A flavorful vegetarian couscous with tender vegetables, topped with pistachios, raisins, and crispy ricotta-stuffed date fritters.
Couscous de Légumes, Beignets de Dattes à la Ricotta
JojoMA flavorful vegetarian couscous with tender vegetables, topped with pistachios, raisins, and crispy ricotta-stuffed date fritters.
Chef's Tips
Add more ras-el-hanout for a spicier kick.
Substitute ricotta with labneh or fresh goat cheese for a tangy twist.
Make the couscous in advance and reheat gently before serving.
Tools Used
Mixing Bowl
Pot
Frying Pan
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Ingredients
Couscous and Vegetables
Date Fritters
Instructions
Prepare the Couscous and Vegetables
- 1
Wash and peel all vegetables.
- 2
Slice the onion finely, cut the carrots and courgettes into batons, and quarter the tomato, turnips, and lemon.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a large pot and sauté the onion. Add spices and vegetables, pour in stock, and simmer until tender.
- 4
Prepare couscous and steam or bake as desired.
Make the Date Fritters
- 1
Carefully pit the dates without splitting them entirely.
- 2
Mix flour, baking powder, cornstarch, egg, water, and fromage blanc into a batter.
- 3
Mix ricotta with chopped mint, season with salt and pepper, and stuff the dates with this filling.
- 4
Dip the stuffed dates in the batter and deep-fry until golden. Drain on paper towel and season lightly.
Finish and Serve
- 1
Toast pistachios and crush them.
- 2
In a large serving dish, combine couscous, grated cauliflower and broccoli, and chickpeas.
- 3
Top with crushed pistachios, raisins, and halved date fritters.
- 4
Serve the cooked vegetables in a separate dish with fava beans on top.
Comments & Reviews
Leila
6/14/2025
The date fritters were such a surprising sweet-savory combo—loved it!
Marc
6/13/2025
Added more spices to the couscous and it turned out fantastic.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 portion
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
