Add A Little Interest With Persian Couscous Recipe

Quick, vibrant, and flavorful! This Persian couscous recipe is a weeknight dinner hero. Perfect for busy cooks, this colorful dish boasts delightful textures and is ready in under 20 minutes. Serve it as a vibrant side dish or a satisfying vegetarian main course. Inspired by Alison & Simon Holst's easy vegetarian cookbook, this recipe is a family favorite – even picky eaters will love it!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 18 mins
Calories 419.4 kcal
Protein 21g
Rating 5.0 (10 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Add A Little Interest With Persian Couscous

  • 2 cups couscous
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable stock powder
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Orange, Rind Of
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds, chopped
  • 1/4 cup currants
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
  • 3 spring onions, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves, chopped

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How to Make Add A Little Interest With Persian Couscous

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the couscous, stock powder, sugar, and orange zest.
  2. Add the boiling water, stir gently, cover the bowl, and let it stand for 6 minutes.
  3. While the couscous stands, heat the butter or oil in a small frying pan over medium heat. Add the chopped nuts and currants; cook, stirring frequently, until the nuts are lightly browned and the currants are plump (about 3-4 minutes).
  4. Stir in the chopped apricots and cook for another minute.
  5. Fluff the couscous with a fork. Gently stir in the hot nut and fruit mixture.
  6. Serve immediately or at room temperature. Garnish with the chopped spring onions and coriander just before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

61g

Fat

27g

Carbs

21g