SAFFRON & RAISIN COUSCOUS WITH FRESH MINT

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Make and share this Saffron & Raisin Couscous With Fresh Mint recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Az B8990

Categories     African

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups water
3/8 teaspoon saffron thread
3/4 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
3/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups couscous
1/4 cup raisins
2 1/4 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil and add the saffron. Remove from the heat, cover, and let stand for 30 minutes.
  • Return the pan to the heat, bring to a boil, and mix in the olive oil, salt, couscous, and raisins.Remove from the heat, cover, and let stand for 30 minutes.
  • Using a fork and your fingertips, fluff the couscous to separate the grains. Taste and adjust the seasonings. Stir in the mint.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.

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5 stars!


Miraj Rayhan
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I highly recommend this recipe.


paige plunkett
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Suk Pakhi
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I'm definitely going to be making this dish again.


Somia Soliman
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Sk. Fahim Khan
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can add different vegetables, nuts, or fruits to change up the flavor.


Ali Kham
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This is a great recipe for beginner cooks. It's simple to follow and the results are delicious.


Yaya khan
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I've never had couscous before, but this recipe was a great introduction. It was so flavorful and easy to make.


Asif janiLOve
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I'm not a huge fan of raisins, but I really enjoyed this dish. The saffron and mint flavors were so good that the raisins didn't bother me at all.


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


SK SJIB KOMUR RAJ
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Sabine Paul
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I love the addition of fresh mint to this recipe. It really brightens up the dish and gives it a refreshing flavor.


chilsey vontay
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish.


Rachael Kirugumi
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I've made this couscous several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Praise Efeturi
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This saffron raisin couscous was a delightful surprise! The flavors of the saffron, raisins, and fresh mint blended perfectly, creating a dish that was both savory and refreshing.