Golden Seasoned Couscous
Caramelizing the onions is what brings out extra flavor to this dish --- adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to suit heat level, make certain that the chicken broth is *hot* before adding to the recipe :)
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 3tablespoons butter
- 3
- 3
- 1teaspoon brown sugar
- 1
- 1pinch cayenne pepper
- 3teaspoons turmeric
- 2teaspoons cumin
- 1 -2teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 3cups couscous
- 6cups hot low sodium chicken broth
- 3⁄4cup currants
- 1⁄2cup slivered almonds
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DIRECTIONS
- Bring the broth to a boil; cover with a lid to keep hot; set aside.
- In a large skillet melt the butter with oil over medium-high heat.
- Add in chopped onions with 1 teaspoon brown sugar; sauté stirring until light golden brown (about 15 minutes).
- Add in the garlic, cayenne, turmeric, cumin and ground black pepper; stir for 2 minutes.
- Add in couscous and stir until coated with the onion mixture.
- Mix in the hot broth and currants; cover with a lid.
- Remove from heat and let stand for about 10-15 minutes or until all the water is absorbed.
- Fluff with a fork then mix in the almonds, then season with salt and more ground black pepper if desired.
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