Pilaf Couscous

Submitted by Andi Longmeadow Farm

"Recipe for couscous."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 teaspoon coriander seed
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1⁄2 cup pine nuts
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 small fennel bulb, julienne (about 8 ounces)
• 2 sweet red peppers, thinly sliced
• 2 1⁄2 cups water or 2 1/2 cups chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon margarine or 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 3⁄4 cups couscous
• 1 1⁄2 cups chickpeas (canned, or dry, cooked)
• 3⁄4 cup raisins

directions

1. In a 1-cup glass measure, combine the coriander and cumin.
2. Microwave on high for 1 minute.
3. Let cool, then grind the spices with a mortar and pestle or a spice mill.
4. Spread the pine nuts on a plate.
5. Microwave on high for 2 to 3 minutes, or until just golden and aromatic.
6. In a 2 1/2-quart casserole, combine the onions, garlic, and 1 teaspoon of the oil.
7. Microwave on high for 2 minutes, or until the onions are crisp-tender.
8. Add the fennel and the remaining 1 teaspoon oil.
9. Microwave on high for 3 minutes, or until the fennel is crisp-tender.
10. Add the peppers.
11. Microwave on high for 2 minutes, or until the peppers are crisp-tender.
12. Meanwhile, in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, bring the stock and margarine or butter to a boil.
13. Stir in the couscous.
14. Cover the pan, remove it from the heat, and let stand for 5 minutes.
15. Add the chick-peas and raisins to the casserole.
16. Microwave on high for 3 minutes, or until heated through.
17. Fluff the couscous with a fork.
18. Place in a large serving bowl.
19. Sprinkle with the spices and pine nuts.
20. Add the vegetables and toss to combine.

Reviews

[CaliforniaJan]

Wow Andi this is an excellent couscous. We loved it and it is pretty too with all the colorful ingredients. I made it for ZWT #7 and the amazing team Witchin Kitchen!