Tuna Chili Pearl Couscous “Risotto”
photo by Baz231
- Ready In:
- 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Serves:
-
4-6
ingredients
- 2 cups pearl couscous (or Israeli couscous)
- 4 cups chicken stock, hot
- 425 g chunk tuna (separated with a fork)
- 1 leek, finely sliced (or 1 onion, finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons chili, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese
directions
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium/low heat and sauté the leek (or onion) and garlic for 5 minutes until it softens, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Stir in the chili and couscous and cook for 2 minutes, stirring often, to lightly toast the couscous.
- Add half a cup of the heated stock and stir until the liquid is absorbed.
- Add the rest of the heated stock, the flaked tuna, peas and lemon juice and stir to combine. Bring to the boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover with the lid, and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed. Stir every few minutes to prevent sticking.
- Remove from heat, stir in the Parmesan cheese and serve.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Baz231
Australia
I love cooking Indian, Moroccan and Thai foods, but like experimenting. I'll try any type of food, as long as its not bland and boring!