Pilaf Couscous
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon coriander seed ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon cumin seed ⓘ
- 12 cup pine nuts ⓘ
- 1 onion, thinly sliced ⓘ
- 1 garlic clove, minced ⓘ
- 2 teaspoons olive oil ⓘ
- 1 small fennel bulb, julienne (about 8 ounces) ⓘ
- 2 sweet red peppers, thinly sliced ⓘ
- 2 12 cups water or 2 12 cups chicken stock ⓘ
- 1 tablespoon margarine or 1 tablespoon butter ⓘ
- 1 34 cups couscous ⓘ
- 1 12 cups chickpeas (canned, or dry, cooked) ⓘ
- 34 cup raisins ⓘ
Instructions
- In a 1-cup glass measure, combine the coriander and cumin.
- Microwave on high for 1 minute.
- Let cool, then grind the spices with a mortar and pestle or a spice mill.
- Spread the pine nuts on a plate.
- Microwave on high for 2 to 3 minutes, or until just golden and aromatic.
- In a 2 1/2-quart casserole, combine the onions, garlic, and 1 teaspoon of the oil.
- Microwave on high for 2 minutes, or until the onions are crisp-tender.
- Add the fennel and the remaining 1 teaspoon oil.
- Microwave on high for 3 minutes, or until the fennel is crisp-tender.
- Add the peppers.
- Microwave on high for 2 minutes, or until the peppers are crisp-tender.
- Meanwhile, in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, bring the stock and margarine or butter to a boil.
- Stir in the couscous.
- Cover the pan, remove it from the heat, and let stand for 5 minutes.
- Add the chick-peas and raisins to the casserole.
- Microwave on high for 3 minutes, or until heated through.
- Fluff the couscous with a fork.
- Place in a large serving bowl.
- Sprinkle with the spices and pine nuts.
- Add the vegetables and toss to combine.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
999
kcal
50% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-fiber
Contains
Milk
Wheat/Gluten
Tree nuts
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).