Spicy Saffron Couscous With Vegetables And Bacon

Name: Spicy Saffron Couscous With Vegetables And Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups couscous; 1 1/2 cups boiling water; 1 teaspoon saffron or turmeric; 1 tablespoon coriander seeds; 1 tablespoon garlic pepper; salt to taste; 2 1/2 ounces bacon strips; 1 red bell pepper seeds removed; 1 cucumber peeled and seeds removed; 3 tomatoes peeled and seeds removed; 1 carrot peeled; 1 bunch fresh coriander; 1 red chili pepper large; extra virgin olive oil to taste; red wine vinegar to taste

Servings: persons

1 3/4 cups couscous
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1 teaspoon saffron or turmeric
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
1 tablespoon garlic pepper
salt to taste
2 1/2 ounces bacon strips
1 red bell pepper seeds removed
1 cucumber peeled and seeds removed
3 tomatoes peeled and seeds removed
1 carrot peeled
1 bunch fresh coriander
1 red chili pepper large
extra virgin olive oil to taste
red wine vinegar to taste

1
Place the turmeric, coriander seed, garlic and hot pepper in the boilng water and season with salt to taste.
2
Place the couscous in a bowl and pour the water over top.
3
Coriander seeds will soften. No need to remove them.
4
When the water is completely absorbed, separate the grains with a fork.
5
Heat a pan and fry the bacon.
6
In a food processor, chop the bell pepper, cucumber, tomato, carrot, fresh coriander and chillies.
7
Place the couscous, mixed with the chopped vegetables, on a platter or in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar to taste.
8
Mix well and sprinkle with the crisp bacon.

944

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 1 3/4 cups couscous, 1 1/2 cups boiling water, 1 teaspoon saffron or turmeric, 1 tablespoon coriander seeds, and more.

Yes, Spicy Saffron Couscous With Vegetables And Bacon 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!