North African Couscous Paella Recipe

Name: North African Couscous Paella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped; 4 scallions, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon coriander, ground; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1 pinch cayenne; 2 cups vegetable stock, hot; 225 g prawns, shelled pre-cooked or 250 g tofu, cubed; 1 cup peas, fresh or frozen; 1 cup couscous; 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine; 100 g almonds, flaked and toasted; salt and pepper; parsley, fresh chopped; lemon wedge

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
4 scallions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon coriander, ground
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 pinch cayenne
2 cups vegetable stock, hot
225 g prawns, shelled pre-cooked or 250 g tofu, cubed
1 cup peas, fresh or frozen
1 cup couscous
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
100 g almonds, flaked and toasted
salt and pepper
parsley, fresh chopped
lemon wedge

1
Heat oil in saucepan. Add the peppers, scallions, garlic, coriander, turmeric and cayenne. Saute over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the stock or water. Add the shrimp or tofu and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes, until the shrimp is pink. Stir in the peas and cook for another minute.
2
Mix in the couscous and butter or margarine. Cover, remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
3
Uncover the pan, and using a fork, fluff up the couscous and break up any lumps.
4
Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve on a platter, topped with toasted almonds, parsley and lemon wedges.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped, 4 scallions, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, North African Couscous Paella 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.

North African Couscous Paella

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