CURRIED COUSCOUS WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES, PEACH CHUTNEY, AND CILANTRO YOGURT

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Categories     Salad     Side     Roast     Vegetarian     Yogurt     Cashew     Curry     Eggplant     Zucchini     Summer     Healthy     Couscous     Cilantro     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

Cilantro yogurt
3 cups (loosely packed) fresh cilantro leaves (from 3 large bunches)
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
1/2 cup sour cream
Roasted vegetables
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
2 1-pound eggplants, unpeeled, cut into 1-inch cubes
6 tablespoons corn oil
1 1/4 pounds medium zucchini, halved lengthwise, cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces
3 large red bell peppers
Couscous
2 tablespoons corn oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon curry powder
3 cups water
2 cups (12 ounces) plain couscous
1/2 cup coarsely chopped roasted salted cashews
1/4 cup dried currants
Peach Chutney

Steps:

  • For yogurt:
  • Combine cilantro, lime juice, and salt in processor; blend to coarse puree. Transfer to medium bowl; mix in yogurt and sour cream. Season with pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
  • For vegetables:
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray 2 large baking sheets with nonstick spray. Mound eggplant cubes on 1 sheet; drizzle with 4 tablespoons oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss to coat. Spread out evenly. Mound zucchini on second sheet; drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss to coat. Spread out evenly. Roast eggplant and zucchini until golden and tender, turning occasionally with spatula, about 25 minutes for zucchini and 50 minutes for eggplant. Transfer vegetables to bowl and cool.
  • Meanwhile, char peppers directly over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Enclose in paper bag; let stand 10 minutes. Peel and seed peppers. Cut 2 peppers into 1-inch pieces. Thinly slice remaining pepper and reserve for garnish.
  • For couscous:
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion; sauté until soft, about 6 minutes. Mix in curry powder; stir 1 minute. Add 3 cups water; bring to simmer. Cover; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer curry water 10 minutes.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large pot. Add couscous and stir constantly until color darkens and couscous is toasted, about 3 minutes. Mix in hot curry water. Turn off heat, cover pot, and let stand until couscous is tender and curry water is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Fluff couscous with fork to separate grains. Mix in cashews and currants and cool completely. Mix in eggplant, zucchini, and bell pepper pieces. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Mound salad on large platter; garnish with reserved bell pepper slices. Serve with cilantro yogurt and chutney.

Evans Kaseke
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavors, and the presentation was beautiful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Imtiaz Alam
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The curry couscous was delicious and the roasted vegetables were cooked to perfection. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Icecream cuties!
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I'm not a huge fan of couscous, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The curry spices were perfectly balanced and the peach chutney added a nice sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Eriks
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The curry couscous was flavorful and the roasted vegetables were perfectly cooked. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Febbie Dube
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it. The curry couscous was flavorful and the roasted vegetables were a nice addition. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


AQELES REMEX
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I used a different type of curry powder than the recipe called for, and it turned out great. This recipe is very versatile, so you can easily customize it to your own taste.


Wilson Ntombosola
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I'm not a fan of cilantro, so I omitted it from this recipe. The dish was still delicious, but I think it would have been even better with the cilantro.


Shrijal Shrestha
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavors, and the presentation was beautiful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Brooke Smith
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The curry couscous was delicious and the roasted vegetables were cooked to perfection. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


babarbasheer
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I'm not a huge fan of couscous, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The curry spices were perfectly balanced and the peach chutney added a nice sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Irene Nalubila
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The curry couscous was flavorful and the roasted vegetables were perfectly cooked. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


M asifali Ali
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it. The curry couscous was flavorful and the roasted vegetables were a nice addition. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Sikhumbuzo Malinga
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I used a different type of curry powder than the recipe called for, and it turned out great. This recipe is very versatile, so you can easily customize it to your own taste.


Mike Shoap
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I'm not a fan of cilantro, so I omitted it from this recipe. The dish was still delicious, but I think it would have been even better with the cilantro.


Geovanny Retana
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The curry couscous was delicious and the roasted vegetables were cooked to perfection. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Ofayon Samuel
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavors, and the presentation was beautiful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Jam Tariq
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The curry couscous was flavorful and the roasted vegetables were perfectly cooked. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Markco Hicks
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I'm not a huge fan of couscous, but this dish changed my mind. The curry spices were perfectly balanced, and the peach chutney added a nice sweetness. I'll definitely be making this again!


Mushi Rajput
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This recipe was a hit! The combination of flavors was incredible, and the roasted vegetables added a nice touch of smokiness. I will definitely be making this again.