Vegetarian Cous Cous Recipe

Name: Vegetarian Cous Cous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound couscous; 3 cups vegetable broth or water; 2 large onions, chop and saute; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1 15 oz. can chick peas, drained; 2/3 cup dried currants; 2 bunches of scallions, chopped; 1 box frozen peas, defrosted; 4 tablespoons cilantro; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon curry; 1/2 teaspoon coriander; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 large vine-ripened tomatoes,; small dice; 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Servings: persons

1 pound couscous
3 cups vegetable broth or water
2 large onions, chop and saute
1/2 cup olive oil
1 15 oz. can chick peas, drained
2/3 cup dried currants
2 bunches of scallions, chopped
1 box frozen peas, defrosted
4 tablespoons cilantro
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon curry
1/2 teaspoon coriander
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 large vine-ripened tomatoes,
small dice
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted

1
Saute onions with 1/4 cup of olive oil until golden brown. Cool and set aside.
2
In a 3-4 quart heavy saucepan, bring the broth or water to a boil. Add cous cous, cover and remove from heat. Allow to sit for 5 minutes until cous cous absorbs all liquid. Add 1/4 cup of olive oil to cous cous along with onion and mix. Combine next 12 ingredients, add and mix thoroughly. Can be refrigerated all day up to this point.
3
Just before serving, add diced tomatoes and mix. Sprinkle with almonds that have been toasted for 3-5 minutes at 400 degrees.
4
Garnish with cilantro sprigs.

460

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound couscous, 3 cups vegetable broth or water, 2 large onions, chop and saute, 1/2 cup olive oil, and more.

Yes, Vegetarian Cous Cous 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.

Vegetarian Cous Cous

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