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Moroccan Spiced Pork Chops and Fruity Couscous

when i first found this recipe on the weight watchers website, i was amused by the idea of a moroccan dish featuring pork as most of the natives i know from this country are muslim. though i will never serve this dish to them, i love the flavors of the marinade and have made some changes that make this truly delicious.

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Ingredients

  • ground cinnamon
  • ground cumin
  • ground coriander
  • harissa
  • lean pork loin
  • olive oil
  • couscous
  • fat-free chicken broth
  • cinnamon
  • turmeric
  • apricot halves
  • cilantro

Preparation

  1. 1combine harissa , cumin , coriander and 1 / 2 teaspoon cinnamon in a resealable plastic bag
  2. 2add chops to bag , seal and shake until well-coated
  3. 3marinate the meat for 30 minutes in the fridge
  4. 4heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
  5. 5cook chops until cooked through , about eight minutes per side
  6. 6bring broth to boil in a medium saucepan
  7. 7add 1 / 4 teaspoon of cinnamon , turmeric and couscous
  8. 8turn heat down to lowest possible setting , cover and simmer for 5-7 minutes
  9. 9fluff couscous and mix in the apricots and cilantro
  10. 10serve chops on top of the couscous
  11. 11cooking time includes the time to marinade the meat