Showing posts with label Sweet 'n Spicy Veggie Couscous. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sweet 'n Spicy Veggie Couscous. Show all posts

Monday, April 4, 2011

Sweet 'n Spicy Veggie Couscous ~ Yummmm

This is seriously delicious and so easy to make.



This is an easy quick recipe.


INGREDIENTS:

2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil

1/2 cup chopped red onion

1 large carrot, shredded

2 1/2 cups Progresso® Chicken Broth (from 32-oz. carton)

1 (11-oz.) can Green Giant® Mexicorn® Whole Kernel Corn, Red and Green 
Peppers, drained

1 (9-oz.) pkg. Green Giant® frozen baby sweet peas

2 tablespoons golden raisins

1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder

1 teaspoon cumin

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1 1/2 cups uncooked couscous

2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted*

Fresh basil leaves, if desired

1. Heat oil in Dutch oven or large saucepan over medium heat until hot. Add onion and carrot; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until tender.

  • 2. Increase heat to medium-high. Add all remaining ingredients except couscous, almonds and basil; mix well. Bring to a boil. Stir in couscous. Cover; remove from heat. Let stand 5 to 7 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
  • 3. To serve, fluff couscous with fork. Garnish with slivered almonds and basil.


* To toast almonds, spread on cookie sheet; bake at 350°F. for 5 to 7 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Or, spread almonds in thin layer in microwave-safe pie pan. Microwave on HIGH for 4 to 7 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently.