Moroccan Peanut Couscous With Peas

photo by Michelle Berteig


- Ready In:
- 45mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Serves:
-
4-6
ingredients
- 2 tablespoons crisco pure canola oil
- 1⁄2 cup onion, chopped
- 1⁄4 cup green bell pepper, diced
- garlic clove, minced (use 2 - 3 garlic cloves)
- 1 1⁄2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1⁄2 cup jif crunchy peanut butter
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
- salt and pepper
- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas (tiny deluxe, if possible)
- 1 cup couscous
directions
- Heat canola oil in a 2 1/2 or 3 qt saucepan, over medium heat. Add the onions, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until just translucent. Add the broth and bring to a boil. Whisk in the peanut butter and cumin. Blend well. Season with salt and pepper as needed. Add peas and bring to a boil. Stir in couscous and return to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Cover and let sit about 5 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and serve.
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Reviews
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Very interesting and tasty couscous! I don't care for onion so left it out, otherwise made as specified. This has a really rich flavor that I think needs to be served with something spicy - I served with recipe #422400 and it was a perfect balance. Thanks for sharing your recipe! Made for ZWT6, Zwizzle Chicks
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