CURRIED COUSCOUS WITH ASPARAGUS AND BLEU CHEESE

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Bursting with myriad flavors, every bite is a surprise! No meat entree? No problem. This may be served as a side or main dish. Nice touch for a luncheon!

Provided by Ginny Maziarka

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

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 ¾ cups water, divided
2 cups uncooked couscous
½ cup raisins
1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ cups fresh asparagus tips and pieces
½ cup thinly sliced green onions
⅓ cup shredded carrots
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
¾ teaspoon salt
3 ounces crumbled blue cheese
¼ cup sunflower kernels

Steps:

  • Bring 1 3/4 cups water to a boil in a saucepan. Slowly pour couscous and raisins into the boiling water while stirring. Place a cover on the saucepan, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the couscous absorbs most of the water, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Remove saucepan from heat and set aside until couscous absorbs remaining water, about 5 minutes more. Fluff couscous with a fork.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute asparagus, green onions, and carrots in hot oil until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes.
  • Mix vinegar, sugar, curry powder, ginger, and salt together in a large bowl until the sugar is completely dissolved into the vinegar; add the couscous mixture, asparagus mixture, blue cheese, and sunflower kernels. Gently fold the mixture until the kernels are evenly distributed through the mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.3 calories, Carbohydrate 62.1 g, Cholesterol 10.6 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 507.5 mg, Sugar 11.6 g

Osaronwolu Sunday
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This recipe is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. Thanks for sharing!


Sarang Mustafa
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This recipe was a disaster! The couscous was undercooked and the asparagus was mushy. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Sthelo Sihle
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my dish turned out really bland. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


joe king
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This recipe was a bit too time-consuming for my liking. I think I'll look for a simpler recipe next time.


Pbpolash Biswas
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Overall, this was a good recipe. I would definitely make it again.


Maisha Islam
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less salt next time.


Mookho Emily
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The asparagus was a bit too crunchy for my liking. I think I'll cook it for a bit longer next time.


Gotadacool 12
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


Bushra Islam
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I love the combination of curry and asparagus. This dish is a great way to enjoy both flavors.


M Sarim Anjum
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This recipe is a keeper! It's so flavorful and easy to make.


Adrian Morisatiman
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Easy and delicious! I will definitely be making this again.


JessyJourney
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This dish was a great way to use up some leftover asparagus. I also added some grilled chicken to make it a more complete meal.


Muhammad Junaid Ul Haq
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I'm not a big fan of bleu cheese, so I omitted it from the recipe. The dish was still very good, but I think it would have been even better with the bleu cheese.


Dino Sandstone
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This recipe was amazing! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The asparagus was perfectly cooked and the bleu cheese added a nice tanginess.


Eligah Ese
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The couscous was a bit dry, but overall the dish was still very good. I think I'll try adding a bit more liquid next time.


Durjoy Sarkar
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I think that's just because I'm not used to eating curry. Other than that, it was a great recipe and I would recommend it to anyone who likes spicy food.


Pink fox boi
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I love how easy this recipe was to follow. Even as a beginner cook, I was able to make this dish without any problems. The end result was a delicious and flavorful meal that I would definitely make again.


Dmrito Das
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This curried couscous dish was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the asparagus and bleu cheese added a nice touch of sophistication. I will definitely be making this again soon.


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