RED WINE COUSCOUS

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Here is an easy, quick way to add flavor to plain couscous. The red wine gives the couscous a pretty, reddish-purple color, but feel free to use white wine if you prefer it.

Provided by periwinklejenn

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 -2 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
1 cup couscous, uncooked
2 tablespoons capers
1/2 cup red wine
3/4 cup water
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Combine garlic and olive oil in small saucepan with tight-fitting lid. Add red pepper flakes if desired. Cook briefly over medium heat, until garlic becomes fragrant.
  • Add couscous to pan. Saute over medium heat until golden brown, approximately 5 minutes.
  • Add capers, red wine, and water. Season with salt and pepper to paste.
  • Bring mixture to a boil. Cover and remove from heat; let stand 4-5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.6, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 134, Carbohydrate 34.7, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 0.2, Protein 5.7

Mazhar Mehmood
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I'm not a big fan of couscous, but this recipe changed my mind! The red wine and vegetables added so much flavor.


Ana María Peraza Avila
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This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal! It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Rokjestically Roxic
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I'm allergic to tomatoes. Do you think I could leave them out of this recipe?


Shabbir Balti
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This dish looks delicious! I'm definitely going to try it this weekend.


ezenrane frank
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I would love to try this recipe, but I don't have any red wine. Do you think I could substitute another type of wine?


Mulat Zeleke
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! I especially liked the addition of the red wine.


Chandu G
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The instructions were a bit confusing and the dish took longer to make than I expected. However, the final result was delicious!


Reyan Adil
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it better with some more spices or herbs.


Santiago Aguilar
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I wasn't sure about using red wine in a couscous dish, but I'm glad I tried it! It added a really nice flavor. I also liked the addition of the vegetables.


Friend Drama Media
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This recipe is a keeper! I love the combination of flavors and the couscous is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Grandma Mark
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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 ready in no time. I served it with grilled chicken and it was a perfect meal.


Dilshad Khan
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit! The red wine gives it such a unique flavor. I like to add a bit of extra garlic and chili flakes for a little spice.


Nicky Belles
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This couscous dish was a delightful surprise! The red wine added a subtle richness and depth of flavor that I wasn't expecting. I also loved the combination of vegetables and herbs. It was a quick and easy meal to make, and it's definitely going into


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