Couscous Salad 1 Recipe
Recipe
Ingredients
2 cup good stock 3/4 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/4 tsp turmeric 1 cup couscous 1 medium carrot, cut into 1/4 inch 1 dice 1 small red onion, cut into 1/4 inch 1 dice 1 small red bell pepper, cut into 1/4 inch dice 1 small cucumber or zucchini, cut 1 into 1/4 inch dice 1 small granny smith apple, cut into 1/4 inch dice 1/3 cup currants or raisins 1 2 cups canned chick peas, 1 rinsed and drained 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Recipe
Preparation
In a heavy medium saucepan, whisk together the stock, cinnamon, ginger, cumin, and turmeric. Add the couscous in a slow steady stream, stirring constantly, and continue to boil, stirring, for 1 minute. Cover the pot tightly, remove from the heat and let stand for 15 minutes.
Fluff the couscous grains with a fork, transfer to a large mixing bowl and let cool. Then fluff again, rubbing with your fingers to break up any lumps.
Add the carrot, bell pepper, cucumber, onion, apple, currants and chick peas and toss.
In a small jar with a lid, shake the remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil with the lemon juice, salt and pepper until well mixed. Pour over the salad and toss well. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or up to 3 days. Season with additional salt, pepper and lemon juice to taste before serving
Servings:
1
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