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
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
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Emmanuel Yeboah
emmanuel_y37@hotmail.comThis dish is perfect for a special occasion.
Santhi Vijayasundara
s17@hotmail.comI can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so flavorful.
John Otiende
o_j@hotmail.comThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken and vegetables.
Linds Rob
linds_rob@hotmail.comI'm not sure what I did wrong, but my paella turned out dry and bland. I'll have to try it again.
Arafah Naha
arafah.n@gmail.comI had some trouble finding all of the ingredients, but it was worth the effort. This dish is a keeper!
Msardar khan2022
k71@hotmail.frThis recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.
Atanga Ernest
e89@gmail.comThe flavors in this paella were incredible. I loved the combination of sweet and savory.
Lil K shot
shot@hotmail.frThis dish was easy to make and so delicious! I'll definitely be making it again.
hasan zahidi
zahidi_h@gmail.comI'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
galapon.lovelyn44@gmail.comThis North African couscous paella was a hit at our dinner party! The combination of flavors and textures was amazing, and the presentation was beautiful.