Curried Couscous Recipe

By Aggieskitchen

This curried couscous can be made as an entree or side dish. It's a great way to put your spices to good use with the couscous.

Curried Couscous

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat couscous
• 1 tablespoon unsalted olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups boiling water
• 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup good olive oil
• 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 carrots, small-diced
• 1/2 cup dried golden raisins
• 1/4 cup blanched, sliced almonds
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts)
• 1 yellow bell pepper

Directions:

1. Place the couscous in a medium bowl. Melt the butter in the boiling water and pour over the couscous. Cover tightly and allow the couscous to soak for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
2. Whisk together the yogurt, olive oil, vinegar, curry, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Pour over the fluffed couscous, and mix well with a fork. Add the carrots, parsley, currants, almonds, scallions, and red onions, mix well, and season to taste. Serve at room temperature.

Curried Couscous Recipe 2022-02-20T05:50:00-08:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: Admin