Absolutely! Here's a delicious recipe for Pomegranate and Lentil Jeweled Couscous: Ingredients: – 1 cup couscou – 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth or water – 1/2 cup lentils (green or brown), rinsed and drained – 1 tablespoon olive oil – 1 small onion, finely chopped – 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon – 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin – 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander – Salt and pepper to taste – 1/4 cup pomegranate arils (seeds) – 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley – 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint – 1/4 cup chopped pistachio – 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional) – Juice of 1/2 lemon
In a medium saucepan, heat vegetable broth or water to a boil. Mix in couscous, cover, and remove from heat. First wait 5 minutes, then fork-fluff the couscous.
While the couscous cooks, cover the lentils with 1 inch of water in another saucepan. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes until the lentils are cooked but maintain their shape. Drain and set aside surplus water.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil on medium. Add chopped onion and simmer for 5 minutes to soften. Add minced garlic and sauté another minute. Mix in ground cinnamon, cumin, and coriander. Cook another minute until aromatic.
Mix cooked lentils with onion and garlic in the skillet. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir and simmer for a few minutes to blend flavors. Mix cooked couscous and lentils in a large bowl. Mix well. Add pomegranate arils, chopped parsley, mint, pistachios, and feta cheese (if using) and mix gently.
Squeeze lemon juice over couscous and mix. Taste and season as needed. Pomegranate and Lentil Jeweled Couscous is a tasty side dish or light main course when served warm or room temperature.
The sweet pomegranate, earthy lentils, and aromatic herbs make this dish visually appealing and flavorful. Enjoy!
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