Curried Couscous Recipe

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I serve this both as a side dish and a meatless entree. Either way, people love the combination of ingredients. —Diane Werner

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Curried Couscous Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

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Ingredients

1 cup uncooked couscous
2 cups small fresh broccoli florets
1 cup julienned carrots
1 tablespoon water
1/4 cup sliced green onions
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup dry roasted cashews, chopped
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese, optional

Directions

Cook couscous according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a microwave-safe bowl, cook the broccoli, carrots and water on high for 1 minute; drain. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the couscous and onions.
Combine the vinegar, oil, sugar, ginger and salt; pour over couscous mixture and stir gently to coat. Stir in cashews and garbanzo beans. Gently fold in feta if desired. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 3/4 cup equals 247 calories, 10 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 232 mg sodium, 34 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 8 g protein.

Originally published as Curried Couscous in Test Kitchen Favorites 2004 , p187