COUSCOUS WITH RAISINS AND RED PEPPERS

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Categories     Pasta

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 cups couscous
1 1/2 cups boiling water**
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
3 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup raisins or currants
1/4 cup roasted almonds
1/4 teaspoon coriander
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon curry
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon, heaping
1/8 teaspoon sugar
½ tsp. grated orange rind

Steps:

  • Put the couscous in a medium heat-proof bowl. Cover with boiling water. Cover with a lid and let sit for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a medium sauté pan; sauté red peppers, yellow peppers and garlic for 4 minutes. Turn heat off and add coriander, cumin, curry, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, orange rind and sugar. Stir together. With a fork, stir couscous. When tender, add the pepper mixture, green onions, raisins and almonds. Mix well. Serve at room temperature

Maria Nadir
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I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks so delicious!


Glenn Smith
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This is the best couscous recipe I've ever tried. I highly recommend it!


Anwar Anu
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I made this dish for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it!


MURAD SAY
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I'm a vegetarian, so I omitted the chicken from this recipe. It was still very flavorful.


Koushar Koushar
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I'm allergic to raisins, so I substituted dried cranberries instead. It was still delicious!


Malik Ikram Ullah
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort.


Urban Johnstone
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I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my couscous turned out mushy.


Qamar Al Abbas
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I'm definitely going to try this recipe next time I have guests over.


fujoshi weeb
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I love the vibrant colors of this dish.


Roman Raja
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and flavorful side dish.


World King
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Overall, I thought this was a good recipe. It was easy to make and the flavors were nice. I would definitely make it again.


Durga Bashyal
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I found the couscous to be a bit too al dente for my taste. I would cook it for a few minutes longer next time.


E_ZONE
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I thought this dish was a bit bland. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


Md aiman Ejjatul
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I'm not a huge fan of raisins, but I really enjoyed them in this dish. They added a nice sweetness.


Javad Aziz
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Emmanuel Ayuba
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Milena Weiss
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with different types of vegetables and fruits, and it's always delicious.


Masood Khan
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This was my first time making couscous and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the dish was very flavorful.


Thomas Sitton
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I've made this recipe a few times and it's always a hit! It's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


ChesPinwheel
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This couscous dish with raisins and red peppers was absolutely delicious! It was so flavorful and easy to make. I especially loved the combination of sweet and savory flavors.