CRUNCHY-SWEET QUINOA COUSCOUS WITH FRESH HERBS

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Crunchy-Sweet Quinoa Couscous with Fresh Herbs image

Provided by Alicia Silverstone

Categories     Herb     Side     Vegetarian     Quinoa     Vegan     Couscous

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup dried chickpeas (or canned; see Cooks' Note)
1 1" piece kombu
sea salt
1 cup quinoa
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup toasted almonds, chopped
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
2 tbsp olive oil plus more
1/2 tsp Herbamare seasoning, ume vinegar, or sea salt
squeeze of fresh lemon juice (optional)
1 tsp orange or lemon zest (optional)

Steps:

  • Cover chickpeas with 2" water and soak overnight (or see quick-soak tip on p. 35). Drain chickpeas and place in a medium pot; cover with 2"-3" of water. Bring to a rapid boil and skim any foam that rises to the surface. Add kombu and reduce heat to a simmer.
  • Cook for 1-2 hours (very fresh chickpeas take longer to cook), adding water as needed. About 10 minutes before they're done, add 1/4 tsp salt. Drain and set aside.
  • In another pot, cover quinoa with water and swirl with your hand to rinse. Drain. Add 2 cups fresh water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 25 minutes, or until all water is absorbed. Transfer quinoa to a large bowl to cool.
  • After quinoa has cooled to slightly warmer than room temperature, add chickpeas, raisins, almonds, parsley, basil, 2 tbsp oil, and Herbamare, vinegar, or salt. Finish with a drizzle of oil and a splash of citrus juice or zest, if desired.

Muhammad Sanaullah
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This dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of sweet and crunchy textures.


Sajjad Aslam
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I'm not a big fan of quinoa, but I really enjoyed this dish. The couscous and fresh herbs really balance out the flavor.


Isha Isha
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This dish is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck.


Oussama Bouhaddou
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I love the vibrant colors of this dish. The red bell pepper and green onions really make it pop.


Christian Grafing (Ari)
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The quinoa couscous was a bit too dry for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. I might try adding a little more liquid next time.


Ashley Teika
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Mansooor Khan
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my quinoa couscous turned out mushy. I think I might have overcooked it.


Lucy Omoregie
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This dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of sweet and crunchy textures.


Imma Spoon
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The quinoa couscous was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


Engy ahmed El nassar
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover quinoa and vegetables.


bablu gee
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This dish is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck.


mat piamonte
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I'm not a big fan of quinoa, but I really enjoyed this dish. The couscous and fresh herbs really balance out the flavor.


Alish Alish
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Haley Billings
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I love the vibrant colors of this dish. The red bell pepper and green onions really make it pop.


Lamontrey Quarles
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The quinoa couscous was a bit dry, even though I followed the recipe exactly. I think I might add a little more liquid next time.


Tunmise Adeniyi
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This dish is so versatile! I've served it as a side dish, a main course, and even a salad. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


saritta butler
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The quinoa couscous was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. I might try reducing the amount of honey next time.


George Mwamibopo
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I was able to whip it up in no time, and it was a great way to use up some leftover quinoa.


Nahom Abeje
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This quinoa couscous dish was a hit with my family! The combination of sweet and crunchy textures was unique and delicious. The fresh herbs added a burst of flavor that really brought the dish together.