ADD A LITTLE INTEREST WITH PERSIAN COUSCOUS

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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

1 cup couscous
2 teaspoons vegetable stock powder
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 grated an orange, rind of (optional)
2 cups boiling water
1/4-1/2 cup chopped almonds or 1/4-1/2 cup pine nuts
1/4-1/2 cup currants
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4-1/2 cup dried apricot, chopped
2 spring onions
1/4 cup chopped coriander leaves

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.

Eclipse Company Ltd
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken or lamb.


Scarlett Trigg
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Candice Wise
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This 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
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Love this recipe! The couscous is so fluffy and the flavors are amazing.


Sara Ahy
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This 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
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I'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
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This 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
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I 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
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This 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
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Made 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.


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