Name: Curried Couscous Pilaf
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter; 1 cup couscous; 3 tsp. curry powder of choice:; 2 cups boiled water; 1/2 cup mixed chopped nuts (e.g. almonds, cashews); 1/2 cup mixed chopped dried fruit (e.g. apricots, cherries)

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Curried Couscous Pilaf

Recipe by Savory Spice Test Kitchen

Global Cuisines

Healthy Cooking

30-Minute Meals

This is a fun recipe to explore with any of your favorite curry blends.

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Serves 4 servings

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Ingredients

2 Tbsp. unsalted butter 1 cup couscous 3 tsp. curry powder of choice:

Mild Yellow Curry Powder (Salt-Free)

Vadouvan French Curry

1/2 tsp. Mayan Sea Salt

2 cups boiled water 1/2 cup mixed chopped nuts (e.g. almonds, cashews) 1/2 cup mixed chopped dried fruit (e.g. apricots, cherries)

Directions

Step 1 Melt butter in a wide skillet over medium heat.

Step 2 Add couscous and stir constantly for 5 min. until couscous is slightly browned, toasted and fragrant.

Step 3 Stir in 2 tsp. of the curry seasoning and 1/4 tsp. of the salt. Slowly pour in boiled water and stir until bubbling subsides.

Step 4 Remove from heat, cover and let sit for 7 min.

Step 5 Remove cover, fluff couscous with a fork and stir in nuts and fruit. Taste and add remaining 1 tsp. curry seasoning and 1/4 tsp. salt if desired.

Step 6 Serve warm or at room temperature.