Crimson Couscous Recipe

Name: Crimson Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup peeled, diced (1/4 inch) beet (about 1 medium beet); 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more for seasoning; 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1/8 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 cup couscous; 1/4 cup dried apricots, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 2 tablespoons dried currants; 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest; 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice; Freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

1/2 cup peeled, diced (1/4 inch) beet (about 1 medium beet)
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more for seasoning
1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/8 teaspoon ground coriander
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup couscous
1/4 cup dried apricots, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 tablespoons dried currants
1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
Freshly ground pepper

1
Bring 3/4 cup water, the diced beet, and the salt to a boil in a medium saucepan.
2
Reduce heat; simmer the beet, covered, until tender, about 15 minutes.
3
Reserve 1/2 cup cooking liquid; drain the beet.
4
(If you have less than 1/2 cup liquid, add water to fill.)
5
Return the beet and liquid to the pan.
6
Add the butter, coriander, and cumin; bring to a boil.
7
Stir in the couscous; cover, and remove from heat.
8
Let stand until liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
9
Fluff the couscous with a fork.
10
Stir in the apricots, currants, zest, and orange juice.
11
Season with salt and pepper.

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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: 1/2 cup peeled, diced (1/4 inch) beet (about 1 medium beet), 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more for seasoning, 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter, 1/8 teaspoon ground coriander, and more.

Yes, Crimson 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.

Crimson Couscous

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