Saffron Couscous With Chorizo, Piquillo Peppers, And Aged Gouda Recipe

Name: Saffron Couscous With Chorizo, Piquillo Peppers, And Aged Gouda
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups of Chicken Stock (homemade preferably); 1/4 teaspoon saffron; 2 cups Israeli couscous; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 small onion minced; 2 cloves garlic minced; 1/4 pound of minced chorizo sausage; 1/4 cup currents; 1 jar or can of Piquillo Peppers, drained; 1 cup of grated Aged Gouda (New Amsterdam); 2 tablespoons fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro; 2 dashes of sweet vinegar like Muscat, Sherry,; or Balsamic; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

4 cups of Chicken Stock (homemade preferably)
1/4 teaspoon saffron
2 cups Israeli couscous
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 small onion minced
2 cloves garlic minced
1/4 pound of minced chorizo sausage
1/4 cup currents
1 jar or can of Piquillo Peppers, drained
1 cup of grated Aged Gouda (New Amsterdam)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
2 dashes of sweet vinegar like Muscat, Sherry,
or Balsamic
salt and pepper

1
Bring the saffron, salt and chicken broth to a simmer.
2
Allow it to simmer on medium/low for 10 minutes . Remove 1/2 cup of broth from pot and set it aside. Cook couscous in saffron broth for 6 minutes or until its al dente. Drain any liquid into reserved broth.
3
Meanwhile, saute the onion and garlic in olive oil until soft. Stir in the chorizo and allow 1 minute to soften up. Add the currents and reserved broth and simmer until the broth is almost evaporated.
4
Combine the onions/ chorizo mix with the couscous, 1/2 the cheese, parsley and cilantro. Taste for salt and pepper.Gently stir in vinegar and pour couscous into and 8x8 casserole pan. Open the peppers and lay them flat across the top, so that they cover the couscous completely. (You may have some left over). Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top and bake for 10 minutes until the cheese has melted.

425

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* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups of Chicken Stock (homemade preferably), 1/4 teaspoon saffron, 2 cups Israeli couscous, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Saffron Couscous With Chorizo, Piquillo Peppers, And Aged Gouda falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Saffron Couscous With Chorizo, Piquillo Peppers, And Aged Gouda

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