Spicy Couscous Recipe

Name: Spicy Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups water (or broth); 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon cumin seed; 1 teaspoon coriander seed; 1 teaspoon fennel seed; ½ teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 bay leaf; 1 garlic clove, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon sugar; 9 ounces couscous

Servings: persons

2 cups water (or broth)
1 onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1 teaspoon coriander seed
1 teaspoon fennel seed
½ teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1 bay leaf
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
9 ounces couscous

1
Bring the water / stock to the boil.
2
Fry the onion gently in a frying pan with the oil.
3
Crush the cumin, coriander, fennel, chili and salt in a pestle and mortar.
4
Add these spices, bay leaf and garlic to the softened onions and continue to cook for 5 minutes, do not brown.
5
Add vinegar and sugar and reduce to a syrupy consitency.
6
Add couscous and stir.
7
Add hot water / stock and simmer for 20 minutes stirring occasionally.
8
Serve and enjoy!

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups water (or broth), 1 onion, finely chopped, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon cumin seed, and more.

Yes, Spicy 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.

Spicy Couscous

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