This side was made specifically for the Red Wine Vinegar Chicken; the two dishes create balanced, complete, and delicious flavors when paired together.
The juices from the red wine sauce make this dish even more delightful, but it can also stand perfectly fine on its own.
I’ve eaten leftover couscous for breakfast on more than one occasion, I love the texture and consistency of the cute miniature pastas.
Plus whenever I eat it, I feel all exotic, I didn’t get the chance to eat couscous growing up, so when I it was introduced as an adult it became a cool addition to the kitchen repertoire.
This dish is super simple with beautiful color and subtle notes of refreshing flavors, that will please you and your family.
Couscous
2014-02-11 07:38:23
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt.
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small red pepper chopped
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- bunch of cilantro
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring water and teaspoon of kosher salt to a boil.
- Add couscous cover with top and remove form heat.
- In pan heat olive oil
- Saute red pepper, and onion for 2 minutes or until onions are tender.
- Add couscous and turmeric.
- Toss everything together.
- Mix in chopped cilantro.
- salt and pepper to taste
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I have never made couscous at home but after seeing this, I think I might try!
You’ve gotta try it, it’s so much easier than rice or pasta
I tried couscous once and I loved it! It’s such a delicious side dish, and looks so vibrant here!
And it’s super easy to make I love it!! Thanks Jessica
This looks wonderful Christina! So vibrant and fresh! I love couscous; my favorite type is the pearl-shaped Israeli couscous. And you’re right–easier than rice or pasta!
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The pearl shaped ones are my favorite as well, though I have a tough time finding them, one of my favorite Brazilian restaurants serves it perfectly! Thanks Tracey