VEGAN TOMATO SPICED COUSCOUS SALAD

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Couscous doesn't have to be plain or even an accompaniment to something else. This vegan dish proves that. It can be eaten on its own or with a salad. It's fragrant, filling, and full of spices that are bound to please.

Provided by Tatiana

Categories     100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes     Pasta by Shape Recipes     Couscous Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon salt
1 cinnamon stick
1 cup vegetable stock
1 (6.5 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 ½ cups couscous
1 small bunch chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat canola oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in cumin, coriander, salt, and cinnamon stick; cook 3 minutes. Pour in vegetable stock and tomato sauce. Bring to a simmer. Remove from heat.
  • Stir couscous into the saucepan; cover and let sit until couscous is cooked through, about 10 minutes. Remove the cinnamon stick; sprinkle cilantro on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.2 calories, Carbohydrate 57.2 g, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 903.9 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

Kwadwo Appiah
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Overall, I thought this salad was just okay.


SHAHBAZ PRINCE
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I found the couscous to be a bit dry.


Rose Arends
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This salad was a bit too spicy for my taste.


YT Aaditya
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I'm not sure why this is called a salad. It's more like a main course to me.


Jerry Money
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This salad is a great side dish for grilled fish or chicken.


Nicholas Walker
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I love the crunch of the almonds in this salad.


Mera Samlal
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Shn Md
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I'm not a huge fan of couscous, but I really enjoyed this salad. The flavors are amazing.


Obaidullah Obaidullah
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. It's even better the next day.


Ephrem Z. Bereka
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I love the pop of color that the tomatoes add to this salad.


PG DZ
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This salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Dantes John
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I added some grilled chicken to this salad and it was delicious!


Ebneamin Safi
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover couscous.


Mustapha Musty
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I love the use of spices in this salad. It really gives it a unique and delicious flavor.


Kristina Tamang
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This is my new favorite summer salad. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Lovely Lynch
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I'm not vegan, but I really enjoyed this salad. It's so flavorful and refreshing.


RISHAD SHIKDER
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This vegan tomato spiced couscous salad was a hit at our last potluck! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.