North African Couscous Salad Recipe

Name: North African Couscous Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup diced carrot; 1/4 cup minced dried apricot; 1 teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot; 1 teaspoon fresh grated lemon, rind of; 1 teaspoon fresh orange zest; 1 pinch saffron; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 1/2 cups water; 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper; 1/2 cup English pea (fresh or frozen); 1 cup quick-cooking couscous; 1/4 cup pitted and chopped kalamata olive; 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts; 1 tablespoon dried currant

Servings: persons

1 cup diced carrot
1/4 cup minced dried apricot
1 teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot
1 teaspoon fresh grated lemon, rind of
1 teaspoon fresh orange zest
1 pinch saffron
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup English pea (fresh or frozen)
1 cup quick-cooking couscous
1/4 cup pitted and chopped kalamata olive
2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
1 tablespoon dried currant

1
Add the first 14 ingredients to a non-reactive saucepan.
2
Cover pan and bring to a boil; lower heat, and simmer for about 5 minutes or until carrots are just tender.
3
Add in the bell pepper and cook for 2 more minutes.
4
Take pan off of burner and add in the peas.
5
Add in couscous; stir.
6
Cover and let sit for 10-15 minutes.
7
Add in olives; fluff couscous with a fork to mix.
8
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
9
Spoon onto individual plates; sprinkle with pine nuts and currants.

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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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup diced carrot, 1/4 cup minced dried apricot, 1 teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot, 1 teaspoon fresh grated lemon, rind of, and more.

Yes, North African Couscous Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

North African Couscous Salad

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