Saffron Couscous With Currants
By á-174942
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon canola oil
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup couscous
- 2 tablespoons currants
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Salt to taste
- Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Details
Servings 6
Preparation
Step 1
In heavy saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; cook onion and garlic, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes or until softened. Add cumin, coriander, and ginger; cook, stirring for 1 minute or until fragrant.
Add saffron to broth. Stir into onion mixture. Bring to boil. Remove from heat. Stir in couscous and currants. Cover and let steam for 5 minutes; fluff with fork. Stir in parsley. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Transfer to serving dish. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
This recipe yields 6 servings. Serving size: 1/6 recipe.
Exchanges Per Serving: 2 Starch.
Nutrition Facts: Calories 156; Total Fat 2g; Saturated Fat 0g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 263mg; Potassium 166mg; Carbohydrate 27g; Protein 6g.
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