Cous Cous Upma Recipe

Name: Cous Cous Upma
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 teaspoon minced gingerroot; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 onion, minced; 1 cup chopped green bell pepper; 2 cups green beans; 4 firm, ripe tomatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces; Salt; 2 cups water; 1 chicken bouillon cube; 1 2/3 cups cous cous; Fresh lemon juice; Minced fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon minced gingerroot
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, minced
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
2 cups green beans
4 firm, ripe tomatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
Salt
2 cups water
1 chicken bouillon cube
1 2/3 cups cous cous
Fresh lemon juice
Minced fresh cilantro

1
In a deep nonstick skillet set over moderate heat, warm the oil until it is hot.
2
Add the mustard and cumin seeds, and cook, stirring, 1-minute.
3
Add the gingerroot and garlic, and cook, stirring, 1 minute more.
4
Add the onion and green bell pepper to the seasonings and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
5
Add the green beans, tomatoes, and salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes more.
6
Add the water, bouillon cube, and salt, to taste.
7
Bring to a boil, stirring, and add cous cous.
8
Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 10 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.
9
Remove from heat, cover, and let stand 5 minutes.
10
Before serving, stir in lemon juice and cilantro.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1 teaspoon minced gingerroot, and more.

Yes, Cous Cous Upma falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Cous Cous Upma

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