Spiced Couscous Recipe
๐ Total Time: 27 minutes
๐ Prep Time: 15 minutes
๐ Cook Time: 12 minutes
๐ฝ๏ธ Servings: 4
Description:
Indulge in the aromatic blend of spices with this delightful Spiced Couscous recipe. Perfect for a quick meal bursting with flavor, it’s a dish that’s sure to satisfy your taste buds.
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp cardamom
- 1/8 tsp clove
- 2 1/4 cups vegetable stock
- 1/2 cup dried currants
- 1 1/2 cups couscous
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp chopped cashews or pistachios
- Salt to taste
Instructions:
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Prepare Nuts: Begin by toasting and chopping the cashews or pistachios, set them aside for later.
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Melt Butter: In a medium saucepan, melt 1/4 cup of butter over low heat until it becomes smooth and liquid.
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Add Spices: Once the butter is melted, add the cinnamon, cardamom, and clove to the saucepan. Cook the spices for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally to release their aromatic flavors.
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Incorporate Stock and Currants: Next, pour in the vegetable stock and add the dried currants to the saucepan. Allow the mixture to come to a gentle boil.
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Prepare Couscous: Now, it’s time to add the couscous and 2 tablespoons of butter to the saucepan. Mix everything together until well combined.
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Cover and Remove from Heat: Cover the saucepan and remove it from the heat source. Let the couscous mixture stand for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the couscous to absorb the liquid.
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Fluff and Season: After 5 minutes, uncover the saucepan and fluff the couscous with a fork. Season it with salt according to your taste preferences.
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Add Nuts: Transfer the couscous to a serving bowl and sprinkle the toasted and chopped nuts over the top. Toss everything together well to ensure the nuts are evenly distributed throughout the dish.
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Serve: Your Spiced Couscous is now ready to be served! Enjoy this flavorful dish as a standalone meal or as a delicious side to complement your favorite main course.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 546.3
- Fat: 23.3g
- Saturated Fat: 12.2g
- Cholesterol: 49.8mg
- Sodium: 698.7mg
- Carbohydrates: 71.4g
- Fiber: 4.9g
- Sugar: 14.7g
- Protein: 13.9g
Recipe Notes:
- This Spiced Couscous recipe pairs wonderfully with grilled vegetables or roasted meats for a complete and satisfying meal.
- Feel free to customize the spice blend according to your personal preferences, adding more or less of each spice to suit your taste.
- For added freshness and color, garnish your Spiced Couscous with a sprinkle of chopped fresh herbs such as parsley or cilantro before serving.
