Spicy Couscous And Tofu Recipe

Name: Spicy Couscous And Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: None None Large pinch of saffron strands; 3 cups vegetable stock; 2 None carrots, diced; 4 oz green beans, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 3/4 cups couscous; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 pkg (8 oz) smoked tofu, drained and sliced; 2 None onions, chopped; 1 tsp ground cumin; 2/3 cup cashews, toasted and chopped; None None Pinch of cayenne pepper; 1 cup plain yogurt

Servings: persons

None None Large pinch of saffron strands
3 cups vegetable stock
2 None carrots, diced
4 oz green beans, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 3/4 cups couscous
3 tbsp olive oil
1 pkg (8 oz) smoked tofu, drained and sliced
2 None onions, chopped
1 tsp ground cumin
2/3 cup cashews, toasted and chopped
None None Pinch of cayenne pepper
1 cup plain yogurt

1
Sprinkle the saffron over 3 tbsp hot water; set aside to infuse. Bring the stock to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the carrots and beans and cook for 8 mins until tender. Remove from the heat. Stir in the couscous and the saffron and its liquid. Cover and let stand 15 min or until liquid is absorbed.
2
Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Cook the tofu for 4 mins, turning once, until crisp and brown. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels.
3
Add the remaining 1 tbsp oil to the pan. Cook the onions for 6 mins, stirring occasionally, until golden. Remove 1/2 of the onions. Add the cumin and cashews to remaining onions in pan. Cook for 1 min.
4
Add the couscous and tofu to the pan; toss for 1-2 mins until heated through. Stir the reserved onion and cayenne pepper into the yogurt and season with salt. Serve with the hot couscous mixture.

200

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: None None Large pinch of saffron strands, 3 cups vegetable stock, 2 None carrots, diced, 4 oz green beans, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, and more.

Yes, Spicy Couscous And Tofu falls under the Vegetarian 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 And Tofu

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