Add A Little Interest With Persian Couscous Recipe

Name: Add A Little Interest With Persian Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup couscous; 2 teaspoons vegetable stock powder; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 grated an orange, rind of (optional); 2 cups boiling water; 1/4 - 1/2 cup chopped almonds or 1/4-1/2 cup pine nuts; 1/4 - 1/2 cup currants; 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 - 1/2 cup dried apricot, chopped; 2 spring onions; 1/4 cup chopped coriander leaves

Servings: persons

1 cup couscous
2 teaspoons vegetable stock powder
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 grated an orange, rind of (optional)
2 cups boiling water
1/4 - 1/2 cup chopped almonds or 1/4-1/2 cup pine nuts
1/4 - 1/2 cup currants
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 - 1/2 cup dried apricot, chopped
2 spring onions
1/4 cup chopped coriander leaves

1
Stir the couscous, stock powder, sugar and grated orange rind, together in a bowl.
2
Add the boiling water, cover, and leave to stand for 6 minutes.
3
Heat the nuts and currants in the butter or oil in a small frying pan, until the nuts brown lightly, and the currants puff up.
4
Add the chopped apricots.
5
Stir the hot nuts and fruit through the couscous.
6
Serve hot, warm, or at room temperature, adding the finely chopped spring onions and coriander just before serving.

1198

kcal

Calories

132

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup couscous, 2 teaspoons vegetable stock powder, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, 1/2 grated an orange, rind of (optional), and more.

Yes, Add A Little Interest With Persian Couscous falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Add A Little Interest With Persian Couscous

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