GOLDEN COUSCOUS

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The "golden" comes from the turmeric as well as the corn and yellow bell peppers! This can be served warm as a side or at room temp as a salad.

Provided by breezermom

Categories     Corn

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large yellow bell pepper, diced
1 medium sweet onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
2 1/4 cups fresh corn, cut whole kernel
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 cup couscous, uncooked
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • Saute the yellow bell pepper and onion in 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet until the vegetables are tender. Add the corn, and saute 4 minutes. Stir in the salt and pepper; remove from the heat, and set the yellow bell pepper mixture aside.
  • Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the remaining 2 tbsp olive oil, couscous, turmeric, and cumin. Remove from the heat, and cover. Let stand for 5 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.
  • Gently stir in the reserved yellow bell pepper mixture.
  • Serve hot as a side, or at room temperature as a salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.4, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 394.4, Carbohydrate 37.9, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 2.9, Protein 7.4

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