Busy Couscous Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 8
🕒 Total Time: 15 minutes
🥑 Category: Grains
🔑 Keywords: Southwest Asia (Middle East), Asian, Vegan, Kosher, Thanksgiving, < 15 Mins, No Cook, Beginner Cook, Easy
Description:
This delightful recipe, sourced from our local paper, is a delightful fusion of flavors and textures that’s sure to tantalize your taste buds. Don’t be intimidated by the variety of ingredients; they all come together harmoniously to create a dish that’s both comforting and exotic. The addition of dried cranberries adds a burst of sweetness, balancing out the savory elements perfectly. Feel free to customize it to your preferences by substituting butter and dairy yogurt for the margarine and soy products, respectively.
Ingredients:
Quantity | Ingredient |
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2 | Couscous |
1 | Margarine |
2 | Boiling water |
1/4 | Olive oil |
1/4 | White wine vinegar |
1 | Curry powder |
1 | Turmeric |
1/4 | Salt |
1 1/2 | Fresh ground black pepper |
1 | Cinnamon |
1 | Parsley |
1/2 | Scallion |
1/2 | Red onion |
1/4 | Dried cranberries |
Instructions:
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Prepare Couscous: Place couscous in a medium bowl along with margarine.
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Soak Couscous: Pour boiling water over the couscous, ensuring it’s fully submerged. Cover tightly and allow it to soak for five minutes.
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Fluff: After soaking, use a fork to fluff the couscous, ensuring it’s light and fluffy.
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Prepare Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together olive oil, white wine vinegar, curry powder, turmeric, salt, cinnamon, and freshly ground black pepper until well combined.
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Combine Ingredients: Pour the dressing mixture over the couscous, ensuring it’s evenly distributed. Gently mix everything together using a fork.
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Add Remaining Ingredients: Incorporate the remaining ingredients – parsley, scallion, red onion, and dried cranberries – into the couscous mixture. Mix well to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
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Adjust Seasoning: Taste the couscous and adjust the seasoning according to your preferences, adding more salt, pepper, or any other spices if desired.
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Serve: Your busy couscous is now ready to be served! Enjoy it at room temperature as a delightful side dish or a light meal.
This Busy Couscous recipe is a true delight for any occasion, whether it’s a quick weeknight dinner or a festive holiday feast. With its vibrant flavors and simple preparation, it’s sure to become a favorite in your recipe repertoire. So go ahead, give it a try, and let the wonderful aromas and tastes transport you to culinary bliss! 🍽️✨