Vegetable Curry Couscous

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A variety of veggies make this interesting side dish versatile. I like to serve chicken in an apple, onion, and curry sauce over the top and sprinkle it with flaked coconut. Can also be made with quinoa, just adjust cooking time.

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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil

  • ½ small onion, chopped

  • 1 small leek, cleaned and thinly sliced

  • 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced

  • ½ red bell pepper, chopped

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 ½ cups chicken stock

  • 1 carrot, grated

  • 2 tomatoes - peeled, seeded and chopped

  • ½ cup couscous

  • ¼ cup golden raisins

  • ¼ cup dried currants

  • 1 teaspoon curry powder, or to taste

  • 1 pinch ground turmeric, or to taste

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 2 tablespoons sliced almonds

Directions

  1. Place vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat, and cook and stir the onion, leek, celery, red bell pepper, and garlic until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

  2. Pour in the chicken stock, bring to a boil, and stir in the carrot, tomatoes, couscous, raisins, and currants. Season with curry powder, turmeric, salt, and black pepper; bring the mixture back to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover the pan, and allow to cook for 5 minutes.

  3. Remove from heat. Let the couscous stand covered for 5 minutes, and fluff with a fork. Sprinkle with sliced almonds.

Cook's Notes

Please add curry in half-teaspoon increments to achieve desired flavor and heat. Most couscous will cook in five minutes' time. I also make this using quinoa on occasion.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

209 Calories
4g Fat
41g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 209
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 4%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 288mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 41g 15%
Dietary Fiber 5g 17%
Total Sugars 17g
Protein 6g 12%
Vitamin C 33mg 36%
Calcium 59mg 5%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 556mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.