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Couscous

Cultural Context

Couscous has its roots in North Africa, particularly in countries like Libya, where it is a staple food. Traditionally, it is served with stews or vegetables, often during communal meals. Today, couscous is enjoyed worldwide, with countless variations that incorporate local ingredients and flavors.

LYLYmain
6 servings
Servings4
1 cup couscous
2 tablespoons butter
15 pearl onions
1 can (15 oz) drained garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
2 red potatoes
1 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup chopped parsley
2 cloves minced garlic
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon seven spices
salt
3 cups tomato sauce
2 cups water
1 chicken bouillon (or vegetable bouillon for vegetarian option)
1

Welcome to the Mediterranean Kitchen; today making couscous.

2

Start with 1 cup of couscous.

3

Use butter and pearl onions (15) - can be frozen or fresh.

4

Boil 2 red potatoes, cut them up for the sauce.

5

Chop 1 cup of carrots, 1/2 cup of cilantro, and 1/4 cup of parsley.

6

Mince 2 cloves of garlic.

7

Prepare spices: 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, and 1/2 teaspoon seven spices.

8

Add salt, water, and 3 cups of tomato sauce.

9

Use chicken bouillon for flavor; can substitute with vegetable bouillon for vegetarian.

10

In a pot on medium-low heat, add 1 and 1/4 cups of water and chicken bouillon, then 2 tablespoons of butter.

11

Bring to a boil, then add couscous and stir.

12

Cook for 1 minute, then cover and set aside to steam.

13

In a sauté pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and add pearl onions; cook for 5 minutes.

14

Add chopped carrots and chickpeas, cook for another 5 minutes.

15

Add minced garlic, cilantro, parsley, and boiled potatoes; sauté briefly.

16

Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt and stir everything together.

17

Bring over the tomato sauce and add 2 cups of water; stir to combine.

18

Add spices and let the sauce simmer for 10-12 minutes.

19

Fluff the couscous with a fork after steaming.

20

Combine couscous with the sauce and serve.

Equipment Needed

potsauté pan

Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

gluten

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