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: 1 pinch saffron strands; 3 cups vegetable stock; 2 carrots diced; 4 ounces green beans cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 3/4 cups couscous; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 8 ounces tofu smoked, drained and sliced; 2 onions chopped; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 2/3 cup cashews toasted and chopped; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 1 cup plain yogurt

Servings: persons

1 pinch saffron strands
3 cups vegetable stock
2 carrots diced
4 ounces green beans cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 3/4 cups couscous
3 tablespoons olive oil
8 ounces tofu smoked, drained and sliced
2 onions chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2/3 cup cashews toasted and chopped
1 pinch 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.

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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: 1 pinch saffron strands, 3 cups vegetable stock, 2 carrots diced, 4 ounces 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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