Ainsley'S Spicy Casablanca Couscous Recipe

Name: Ainsley'S Spicy Casablanca Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 garlic clove, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon paprika; 350 ml chicken stock or 350 ml vegetable stock; good pinch saffron strand; 6 spring onions, trimmed and thinly sliced; 225 g couscous; 1 lemon, juice and zest of; 2 red chili, seeded and finely chopped; 50 g pine nuts, toasted

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon paprika
350 ml chicken stock or 350 ml vegetable stock
good pinch saffron strand
6 spring onions, trimmed and thinly sliced
225 g couscous
1 lemon, juice and zest of
2 red chili, seeded and finely chopped
50 g pine nuts, toasted

1
Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in large pan. add the cumin,garlic,coriander and paprika and fry over a gentle heat for 1 min,stirring.
2
Add the stock and saffron and bring to the boil. Add the spring onion and then pour in the couscous in a steady stream and give it a quick stir.
3
Cover the pan with a tight fitting lid, remove from the heat and set aside for 5 minutes, to allow the grains to swell and absorb the stock.
4
If you are serving this warm, stir in the rest of the oil and the remaining ingredients now. Otherwise allow the couscous to cool and chill in the fridge for 1 hour before adding the other ingredients for a yummy cold couscous salad.

417

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 garlic clove, finely chopped, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, and more.

Yes, Ainsley'S Spicy Casablanca Couscous falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Ainsley'S Spicy Casablanca Couscous

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