NORTH AFRICAN COUSCOUS PAELLA

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Make and share this North African Couscous Paella recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CarBroker

Categories     African

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
4 scallions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon coriander, ground
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 pinch cayenne
2 cups vegetable stock, hot
225 g prawns, shelled pre-cooked or 250 g tofu, cubed
1 cup peas, fresh or frozen
1 cup couscous
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
100 g almonds, flaked and toasted
salt and pepper
parsley, fresh chopped
lemon wedge

Steps:

  • Heat oil in saucepan. Add the peppers, scallions, garlic, coriander, turmeric and cayenne. Saute over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the stock or water. Add the shrimp or tofu and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes, until the shrimp is pink. Stir in the peas and cook for another minute.
  • Mix in the couscous and butter or margarine. Cover, remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Uncover the pan, and using a fork, fluff up the couscous and break up any lumps.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve on a platter, topped with toasted almonds, parsley and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474.8, Fat 22.1, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 78.5, Sodium 449.1, Carbohydrate 49.2, Fiber 8.4, Sugar 4.9, Protein 21.9

Emmanuel Yeboah
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion.


Santhi Vijayasundara
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so flavorful.


John Otiende
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken and vegetables.


Linds Rob
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my paella turned out dry and bland. I'll have to try it again.


Arafah Naha
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I had some trouble finding all of the ingredients, but it was worth the effort. This dish is a keeper!


Msardar khan2022
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.


Atanga Ernest
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The flavors in this paella were incredible. I loved the combination of sweet and savory.


Lil K shot
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This dish was easy to make and so delicious! I'll definitely be making it again.


hasan zahidi
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I'm not usually a fan of paella, but this recipe changed my mind. The couscous gave it a nice fluffy texture, and the spices were perfect.


Lovelyn Galapon
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This North African couscous paella was a hit at our dinner party! The combination of flavors and textures was amazing, and the presentation was beautiful.


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