Moroccan Couscous

Ingredients

• 1 box quick-cooking couscous
• 2 ¾ cups chicken broth
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• 2 tbsp hot pepper paste
• 1 ½ tsp salt
• 1 ½ tsp coriander
• ¼ tsp cumin
• to taste olive oil
• 4 preserved lemon wedges
• 2 bay leaves

Steps

1. Combine the liquids in a bowl.
2. Set aside.
3. Heat a large pot over medium-high heat.
4. Pour some oil into the pot and add the couscous.
5. Sauté until the couscous is slightly browned.
6. Add the liquid mixture and remaining ingredients.
7. Bring to a boil, cover, remove from the heat, and set aside for 5 minutes or until the couscous is tender and all the liquid has been absorbed.
8. Open the pot and fluff the couscous thoroughly with a fork or chopsticks.
9. Serve immediately with lamb.