ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH SWEET POTATO

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From Christine Cushing's "Fearless in the Kitchen" (I love Cdn. cookbooks!) For Potpie. CC's comment: "Israeli couscous is one of my all-time favourite starches. Different from N. African couscous, Israeli couscous looks like pearls and has a chewier texture. The best way to add flavour to these little white balls is with sumac, which gives a pleasant tanginess. I've got to admit, I really love tang!"

Provided by Maxxr

Categories     Southwest Asia (middle East)

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 shallots, chopped
1 sweet potato, small, peeled and sliced
1/2 teaspoon ground sumac
2 cups israeli couscous
3 cups chicken stock or 3 cups vegetable stock
salt
pepper, freshly ground, to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Cook shallots until soft but not browned, about 4 minutes.
  • Add sweet potato, sumac and couscous; cook, stirring, until couscous starts to toast, about 2 minutes.
  • Add stock, salt and pepper.
  • Bring to boil. Cover and reduce heat to low.
  • Cook the couscous for 10 - 12 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed and the couscous is al dente.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
  • Fluff with a fork before servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.7, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 5.4, Sodium 285.3, Carbohydrate 81.5, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 4.2, Protein 16.3

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