Moroccan-Spiced Pork Chops & Fruity Couscous

This spicy and fragrant meal features pork chops served on fruity couscous, with Moroccan flavors like turmeric and cinnamon.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 430 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup dried apricots, chopped
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
• 2 ½ cups chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• ¼ cup green onions, chopped
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)
• ½ cup cilantro, chopped
• ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
• 1 pound pork loin chops
• 1 ¼ cups couscous

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine 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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.