AROMATIC COUSCOUS IN MINUTES

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A quick side dish I make as an accompaniment to lamb curry or Indian style dal or chickpeas/chole. I also love having this dish all by itself for lunch.

Provided by rosewater

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 12m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup couscous
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/4 teaspoon cumin seed
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
salt
black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil. Remove from heat.
  • Add couscous and salt and cover for five minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a pan, warm olive oil on medium heat.
  • Add cumin seeds, turmeric powder, black pepper and peas and saute for two minutes.
  • Add to couscous and mix, fluffing with a fork.
  • Drizzle olive oil on top, if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.1, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 46.4, Carbohydrate 38.7, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 1.9, Protein 7.5

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