RED WINE COUSCOUS

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Here is an easy, quick way to add flavor to plain couscous. The red wine gives the couscous a pretty, reddish-purple color, but feel free to use white wine if you prefer it.

Provided by periwinklejenn

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 -2 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
1 cup couscous, uncooked
2 tablespoons capers
1/2 cup red wine
3/4 cup water
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Combine garlic and olive oil in small saucepan with tight-fitting lid. Add red pepper flakes if desired. Cook briefly over medium heat, until garlic becomes fragrant.
  • Add couscous to pan. Saute over medium heat until golden brown, approximately 5 minutes.
  • Add capers, red wine, and water. Season with salt and pepper to paste.
  • Bring mixture to a boil. Cover and remove from heat; let stand 4-5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.6, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 134, Carbohydrate 34.7, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 0.2, Protein 5.7

hshshsh
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This recipe is a great way to change up your couscous routine. The red wine sauce is a nice change from the traditional tomato sauce.


Yasodha Kumari
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I love the flavor of this couscous. The red wine sauce is rich and flavorful, and the couscous is cooked perfectly. I served it with grilled chicken, and it was a delicious meal. I'll definitely be making this again.


Lucky Gupta
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This recipe is easy to follow, and the couscous turns out great. The red wine sauce is also delicious. I served it with roasted vegetables, and it was a complete meal. I'll definitely be making this again.


Umesh Chaudhary
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I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit. The couscous is cooked perfectly, and the red wine sauce is delicious. I love serving it with grilled chicken or fish.


Jeni John
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The couscous is light and fluffy, and the red wine sauce is rich and flavorful. I served it with roasted vegetables, and it was a complete meal. I'll definitely be making this again.


Jessie Coloccio
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. The couscous is cooked in the red wine sauce, which infuses it with flavor. I served it with grilled chicken, and it was a hit. I'll definitely be making this again.


Susan Mueni
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover red wine. The sauce is rich and flavorful, and the couscous is cooked perfectly. I served it with grilled fish, and it was a delicious meal. I'll definitely be making this again.


James Murphy
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I made this recipe for my family, and they loved it! The couscous was light and fluffy, and the red wine sauce was flavorful and rich. I served it with roasted vegetables, and it was a complete meal. I'll definitely be making this again.


Tariq Aziz Khan
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The couscous is cooked perfectly, and the red wine sauce is delicious. I served it with grilled chicken, and it was a hit. I'll definitely be making this again.


jodie laing
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I love the combination of red wine and couscous in this dish. The sauce is rich and flavorful, and the couscous is light and fluffy. I served it with roasted vegetables, and it was a complete meal. I'll definitely be making this again.


Dilshad Lasi
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This was my first time making couscous, and it was a success! The recipe was easy to follow, and the couscous turned out great. I served it with grilled salmon, and it was a delicious meal. I'll definitely be making this again.


kayzee perkins
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I'm not a big fan of couscous, but this recipe changed my mind. The red wine sauce is so flavorful, and the couscous is cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Dina Tallih
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This recipe is a keeper! I followed the instructions exactly, and the couscous turned out perfectly. The red wine sauce was also delicious. I served it with roasted vegetables, and it was a complete meal. I'll definitely be making this again.


api das
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I've been making this red wine couscous for years, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The couscous is light and fluffy, and the red wine sauce is rich and flavorful. I love serving this dish with grilled chicken or fish.


Zakir Khan
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This red wine couscous was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of spices and the subtle flavor of red wine made for a unique and flavorful dish. My guests raved about it, and I'll definitely be making it again.


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