Spicy Saffron Couscous With Vegetables And Bacon Recipe

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.

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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: 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.

Spicy Saffron Couscous With Vegetables And Bacon

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