CARIBBEAN COUSCOUS

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An unusual combination of ingredients. It's worth the effort.

Provided by MJodyH

Categories     Side Dish

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

½ cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons oil
1 (4 ounce) can mushrooms, drained and liquid reserved
1 large sweet potato, peeled and grated
1 ½ cups vegetable stock
1 orange, zested and juiced
2 green onions, sliced
¼ jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch ground allspice
¾ cup couscous
⅓ cup chopped dried mixed fruit
¼ cup shredded coconut
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spread pecans onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until pecans are toasted and fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
  • Heat oil and mushroom liquid together in a large skillet over low heat. Cook and stir sweet potato in the oil mixture until tender, 20 minutes, adding a small portion of the vegetable stock if liquid is needed. Stir mushrooms, vegetable stock, orange zest, orange juice, green onions, jalapeno pepper, poultry seasoning, cumin, and allspice into sweet potato mixture; cover skillet and simmer for flavors to blend, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove skillet from heat and stir couscous, dried fruit, and coconut into sweet potato mixture. Cover skillet and let stand until couscous has absorbed all the liquid, about 5 minutes. Fold pecans and cilantro into couscous mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467 calories, Carbohydrate 63.8 g, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 8.7 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 365.6 mg, Sugar 7.6 g

Ranag
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to change up my usual couscous routine.


Muntahsin Ahmed
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This is a great recipe for a summer cookout. It's light and refreshing, and it's always a hit.


Vishnu Ks
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I'm not a huge fan of couscous, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The flavors were amazing, and the couscous was cooked perfectly.


Natally Tshabalala
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. You can add or subtract ingredients to suit your own taste.


Md Sagor Molla
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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 crowd-pleaser.


Safyulla Khan
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I made this for a potluck, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the flavors, and they couldn't get enough of it.


Chevandry Haarhoff
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the sweet and savory flavors, and they ate every bite.


Sajid Artist calligrapher
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I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes, and this one definitely fit the bill. The Caribbean flavors were amazing, and the couscous was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again!


Candy Seconds
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I made this for my family last night, and they loved it! The flavors were so good, and the couscous was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again soon.


Aya Jiya
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I used a mix of bell pepper, zucchini, and carrot, and it turned out great. The spices added a nice kick, and the raisins and almonds added a touch of sweetness. I highly recommend this recipe!


Batulu Bonina
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of couscous. But I was pleasantly surprised! The flavors were amazing, and the couscous was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Sirajuddin Gopan
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The flavors are bold and flavorful, and the couscous is always cooked perfectly. I love that this dish can be made with pantry staples, too - it's a great option for a quick an


Cute Bilai
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This dish was easy to make and incredibly delicious. The couscous was perfectly cooked and the vegetables were still slightly crunchy. The spices added a nice kick, and the raisins and almonds added a touch of sweetness. I highly recommend this recip


Osia Simbeye
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I'm not usually a fan of couscous, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of spices and vegetables was perfect, and the couscous was light andfluffy. I'll definitely be making this again.


Mukembo Bumali
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This Caribbean couscous was a hit at my dinner party! The flavors were incredible, and the couscous was cooked perfectly. I especially loved the addition of the raisins and almonds - they added a nice sweetness and crunch. Will definitely be making t