Mendocino Farms' Curried Couscous is a deliciously flavorful dish that tantalizes the taste buds with its aromatic spices and hearty ingredients.
Recreating this savory spice-infused couscous at home is easier than you might think. Here's how to savor the spice with your own version of Mendocino Farms' Curried Couscous:
Ingredients: For the Couscous: – 1 cup couscou – 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth or water – 1 tablespoon olive oil – 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Curried Dressing: – 1/4 cup olive oil – 2 tablespoons lemon juice – 1 teaspoon curry powder – 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin – 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander – 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
For the Salad: – 1 cup diced cucumber – 1 cup diced bell pepper (any color) – 1/2 cup diced red onion – 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
– 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint – 1/4 cup raisins or dried cranberries (optional) – 1/4 cup chopped roasted almonds or cashews (optional) – Salt and pepper, to taste
Cooking the Couscous: 1. In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth or water, olive oil, and salt to a boil. 2. Stir in the couscous, cover the saucepan with a lid, and remove it from the heat. Let the couscous steam for 5 minutes. 3. After 5 minutes, fluff the couscous with a fork to separate the grains. Transfer the couscous to a large mixing bowl and let it cool slightly.
1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, curry powder, ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric, paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined. Adjust the seasoning to taste. Assembling the Salad: 1. Add the diced cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, chopped cilantro, and chopped mint to the bowl with the couscous. 2. If using, add the raisins or dried cranberries and chopped roasted almonds or cashews to the bowl as well.
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