Golden Couscous Recipe

Name: Golden Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons olive oil or 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 medium onions, finely chopped (or use 2 large onion); 1 teaspoon brown sugar; 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (optional); 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 3 teaspoons turmeric; 2 teaspoons cumin; 1 -2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 3 cups couscous; 6 cups hot low sodium chicken broth; 3/4 cup currants; 1/2 cup slivered almonds; seasoning salt (to taste) or white salt (to taste)

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons olive oil or 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 medium onions, finely chopped (or use 2 large onion)
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (optional)
1 pinch cayenne pepper
3 teaspoons turmeric
2 teaspoons cumin
1 -2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3 cups couscous
6 cups hot low sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup currants
1/2 cup slivered almonds
seasoning salt (to taste) or white salt (to taste)

1
Bring the broth to a boil; cover with a lid to keep hot; set aside.
2
In a large skillet melt the butter with oil over medium-high heat.
3
Add in chopped onions with 1 teaspoon brown sugar; saute stirring until light golden brown (about 15 minutes).
4
Add in the garlic, cayenne, turmeric, cumin and ground black pepper; stir for 2 minutes.
5
Add in couscous and stir until coated with the onion mixture.
6
Mix in the hot broth and currants; cover with a lid.
7
Remove from heat and let stand for about 10-15 minutes or until all the water is absorbed.
8
Fluff with a fork then mix in the almonds, then season with salt and more ground black pepper if desired.

943

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

118

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons butter, 3 tablespoons olive oil or 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 3 medium onions, finely chopped (or use 2 large onion), 1 teaspoon brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Golden 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.

Golden Couscous

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