ADD A LITTLE INTEREST WITH PERSIAN COUSCOUS

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Couscous is a busy cooks dream come true--- invaluable for anyone who wants good food on the table fast! My youngest daughter loves to prepare herself a small bowl of couscous when she comes home from school. This recipe, colourful and tasty, with interesting textures, makes a good side or even a main dish. From The Very Easy Vegetarian Cookbook by Alison & Simon Holst

Provided by Karen Elizabeth

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 18m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup couscous
2 teaspoons vegetable stock powder
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 grated an orange, rind of (optional)
2 cups boiling water
1/4-1/2 cup chopped almonds or 1/4-1/2 cup pine nuts
1/4-1/2 cup currants
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4-1/2 cup dried apricot, chopped
2 spring onions
1/4 cup chopped coriander leaves

Steps:

  • Stir the couscous, stock powder, sugar and grated orange rind, together in a bowl.
  • Add the boiling water, cover, and leave to stand for 6 minutes.
  • Heat the nuts and currants in the butter or oil in a small frying pan, until the nuts brown lightly, and the currants puff up.
  • Add the chopped apricots.
  • Stir the hot nuts and fruit through the couscous.
  • Serve hot, warm, or at room temperature, adding the finely chopped spring onions and coriander just before serving.

Andrea Dood
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Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. I think I would have liked it better if it had been more flavorful, less dry, and less spicy.


Akhil Johnson
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This recipe was a bit too expensive for me. I think I would have liked it better if it had been more affordable.


Md Asraful Khan
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This recipe was a bit too time-consuming for me. I think I would have liked it better if it had been easier to make.


Marina Treml
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I would have liked it better if I had used less cayenne pepper.


Samir Bhandari
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I found this recipe to be a bit too dry. I think I would have liked it better if I had added more liquid.


Igor Kostrzanowski
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it better if I had added more spices.


GRASSY HEART
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This was a delicious and easy recipe. I made it for dinner last night and my family loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Aforolagba Aminat
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe! It's a great way to use up leftover chicken, and it's so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Efemena Shifitanure
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! I especially loved the combination of flavors from the spices.


Monir Piash
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This was a great recipe. I used chicken broth instead of vegetable broth, and it turned out great. I also added a bit of cayenne pepper for a little spice.


Chinaza Simon
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious. I often add in different vegetables, depending on what I have on hand.


Malik Saleman
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit. The leftovers are also great for lunch the next day.


Jacob Edgley
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I made this for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I will definitely be making this again.


Sophia peterkin
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This was a great recipe! The instructions were easy to follow, and the dish turned out perfectly. I especially loved the crispy shallots on top.


TANYA Bass
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I'm not usually a fan of couscous, but this recipe changed my mind. The addition of the vegetables and spices made it so flavorful and delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


lal kumar
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This Persian couscous recipe was a hit with my family! The flavors were so well-balanced, and the couscous was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


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