Golden Couscous
Updated Oct. 11, 2023
- Total Time
- 30 minutes
- Prep Time
- 15 minutes
- Cook Time
- 15 minutes
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Ingredients
- 3tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1large yellow pepper, seeded and diced
- 1medium onion, finely chopped
- Kernels from 4 ears of fresh yellow corn
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1½cups chicken stock
- 2teaspoons ground turmeric
- 1teaspoon ground cumin
- 1cup instant couscous
Preparation
- Step 1
Heat one tablespooon of the oil in a skillet, add the pepper and onion and saute over medium heat until golden. Stir in the corn and cook briefly for a few minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper and set side.
- Step 2
Bring the chicken stock to a boil in a saucepan, stir in the turmeric and cumin and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Stir in the couscous, remove from heat, cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
- Step 3
Fluff the couscous with a fork and fold in the pepper and corn mixture. Fluff again and serve warm or at room temperature.
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Comments
I used pearl couscous for this dish. The flavors of the fresh corn,onions and turmeric make a flavorful dish. I served it with herb marinated grilled salmon and it was a hit.
A lovely variation. Fresh corn adds a sweetness to the dish and it was delicious with salmon.