Curried Couscous Pilaf Recipe

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

YIELD
4 servings

INGREDIENTS

2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
1 cup couscous
3 tsp. choice of curry powder:
Vadouvan
Zanzibar Curry Powder
Caribbean Curry Powder
1/2 tsp. 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)

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

DIRECTIONS

Melt butter in a wide skillet over medium heat. Add couscous and stir constantly for 5 min. until couscous is slightly browned, toasted and fragrant. 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. Remove from heat, cover and let sit for 7 min. 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. Serve warm or at room temperature.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

Great with grilled meat or fish. Makes a unique side for holiday turkey or ham.

THANKS TO
Savory Spice Test Kitchen

NUTRITION

Dairy-Free

Sweetener-Free

Vegetarian