COUSCOUS WITH CORN AND RED PEPPER

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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     side dish

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces whole red pepper or 7 ounces chopped red pepper (ready cut), about 1 3/4 cups
1 large clove garlic
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup water
1/2 cup whole-wheat couscous
1 cup frozen corn niblets
Fresh basil
1/8 teaspoon salt (optional)

Steps:

  • Wash, trim, seed and chop the whole pepper; mince the garlic.
  • Heat the oil in a nonstick pot; saute pepper and garlic in hot oil until pepper begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Remove from pot and set aside.
  • Bring water to boil in the pot, covered. Add couscous and corn; reduce heat to simmer; cover and cook about 5 minutes, until liquid is absorbed and couscous is tender.
  • Meanwhile, wash, dry and chop basil to make 1 tablespoon and add to cooked couscous with salt. Add pepper and garlic and mix well.

Zara Jacobs
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken or shrimp.


LORI GORE
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I love the bright colors of this dish. It's a feast for the eyes as well as the stomach.


Shadi Mathabathe
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This dish is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Sohail Khan
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I would definitely make this dish again. It's a great addition to my regular rotation of recipes.


Mst Jannat
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This is a great recipe for a potluck or party.


Aklesh Prasad
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I'm not a big fan of red pepper, but I still enjoyed this dish.


Nena khalid
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover couscous.


Mathilda Onicca
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I would recommend using fresh corn and red pepper for this dish. It makes a big difference in the flavor.


Muxyo Zol
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This recipe is a great base for a more elaborate dish. You could add chicken, shrimp, or tofu.


ish man
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I love the simplicity of this dish. It's a great way to enjoy fresh summer vegetables.


Klarisa Gjura
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Ema Haidar
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I'm not a huge fan of couscous, but this dish was actually really good.


Adrian Bacchas
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover corn and red pepper.


Zamreku Adem
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I would definitely make this dish again, but I would add some more vegetables to it.


Rose _GachaOutfits
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The couscous was a little dry for my taste, but the corn and red pepper were delicious.


Melvin Hilliard
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Chloe Mtetwa
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Ak Aksai
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The couscous was light and fluffy, and the corn and red pepper added a nice pop of flavor.