Just-Add-Water Vegetarian Curried Couscous Recipe

Name: Just-Add-Water Vegetarian Curried Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup instant couscous; 1/4 cup drained and rinsed canned chickpeas; 6 cherry or grape tomatoes, quartered; 3 pitted kalamata olives, quartered; 2 tablespoons coarsely grated carrot (about 1/3 small carrot); 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1/2 teaspoon curry powder; Kosher salt; 1/2 to 1 teaspoon harissa, optional; 1 lemon wedge

Servings: persons

1/3 cup instant couscous
1/4 cup drained and rinsed canned chickpeas
6 cherry or grape tomatoes, quartered
3 pitted kalamata olives, quartered
2 tablespoons coarsely grated carrot (about 1/3 small carrot)
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
Kosher salt
1/2 to 1 teaspoon harissa, optional
1 lemon wedge

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Special equipment: a 16-ounce lidded heat-safe container
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Pour the couscous into the bottom of a 16-ounce lidded heat-safe container, and top with the chickpeas, tomatoes, olives, carrots, cilantro, butter, curry powder, a heaping 1/4 teaspoon salt and harissa if using.
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Put the lemon wedge on top.
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Secure the lid, and refrigerate up to overnight.
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When ready to eat, remove the lemon wedge and set aside.
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Add 1/2 cup boiling water to the container, and stir just to allow the water to reach the bottom.
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Cover, and let sit until the couscous absorbs all the liquid, about 6 minutes.
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Uncover, squeeze the lemon wedge over the couscous and stir again.
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Eat hot.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup instant couscous, 1/4 cup drained and rinsed canned chickpeas, 6 cherry or grape tomatoes, quartered, 3 pitted kalamata olives, quartered, and more.

Yes, Just-Add-Water Vegetarian Curried 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.

Just-Add-Water Vegetarian Curried Couscous

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