ADD A LITTLE INTEREST WITH PERSIAN COUSCOUS
Couscous is a busy cooks dream come true--- invaluable for anyone who wants good food on the table fast! My youngest daughter loves to prepare herself a small bowl of couscous when she comes home from school. This recipe, colourful and tasty, with interesting textures, makes a good side or even a main dish. From The Very Easy Vegetarian Cookbook by Alison & Simon Holst
Provided by Karen Elizabeth
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 18m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Stir the couscous, stock powder, sugar and grated orange rind, together in a bowl.
- Add the boiling water, cover, and leave to stand for 6 minutes.
- Heat the nuts and currants in the butter or oil in a small frying pan, until the nuts brown lightly, and the currants puff up.
- Add the chopped apricots.
- Stir the hot nuts and fruit through the couscous.
- Serve hot, warm, or at room temperature, adding the finely chopped spring onions and coriander just before serving.
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Eclipse Company Ltd
eltd@gmail.comThis dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken or lamb.
Scarlett Trigg
triggs73@yahoo.comThis recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.
Candice Wise
w-candice@hotmail.co.ukThis is a great make-ahead meal. I love that I can make it ahead of time and then just reheat it when I'm ready to eat.
Angelica Lehman
langelica73@gmail.comLove this recipe! The couscous is so fluffy and the flavors are amazing.
Sara Ahy
a-sara51@hotmail.comThis is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.
Muskan Xettre
muskan10@yahoo.comI'm not a huge fan of couscous, but this recipe changed my mind. The couscous is so flavorful and the combination of spices is perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.
Le Cat
c_l@yahoo.comThis dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken or lamb. It's also a great make-ahead meal, as it can be reheated easily.
Sumaiya Sultana
s.s@yahoo.comI was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The couscous is light and airy, and the flavors are amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.
Samer Albeik
samer-albeik72@gmail.comThis is my new go-to recipe for couscous. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I've even started experimenting with different variations, like adding different vegetables or nuts.
Asit Rudra
asit_rudra@yahoo.comMade this dish last night and it was a hit! The couscous was fluffy and flavorful, and the combination of spices was perfect. I especially loved the addition of the pistachios and dried fruit.