Quick Curried Couscous

If you’re like me, you appreciate a recipe that’s quick and easy to make. And of course, it has to be delicious. This recipe for curried couscous fits the bill! It takes less than 30 minutes including cooking time for the couscous, and there are a minimum number of ingredients. Give it a try and see what you think.

Ingredients

1 ½ cups cooked couscous

3 cups of chicken stock or water

1 tbsp curry powder

1 tsp salt

1 tsp ground black pepper

2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

½ cup raisins

1 bunch parsley or cilantro, chopped

½ cup slivered almonds

Method

Pour cooked couscous into a bowl. Lightly toast almonds in a dry pan. Mix chicken stock, curry powder, salt and pepper in a saucepan and bring to a boil; remove from heat. Pour the boiling liquid over the couscous. Seal top of the bowl with a tight lid and allow to sit for 10 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork and toss with olive oil and raisins. Top with cilantro and almonds.

This dish can also be made with quinoa instead of couscous for higher protein. Either way it’s a delicious and nutritious meal!