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Mediterranean Lights Red Couscous

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Ingredients

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3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup couscous (or 3 cups leftover cooked couscous that has been reheated)
3 - 4 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon harissa, to taste (used the entire amount of harissa from the recipe i linked to in the introduction above)
2 tablespoons tomato paste (yes, i cheated and used ketchup)
1/2 cup water or 1/2 cup weak vegetable broth
1/2 teaspoon paprika (we replaced a little bit of the regular paprika with a small pinch of spanish smoked paprika)
1/2 teaspoon ground caraway seed (lightly crushed in a pestle and mortar)
salt, to taste
1/2 lemon, juice of
fresh cilantro (optional)
lemon wedge

Nutritional information

265.1
Calories
94 g
Calories From Fat
10.5 g
Total Fat
1.5 g
Saturated Fat
0 mg
Cholesterol
69.5 mg
Sodium
36.5 g
Carbs
2.8 g
Dietary Fiber
1.2 g
Sugars
6.1 g
Protein
99g
Serving Size

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Mediterranean Lights Red Couscous

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      Another delicious recipe from Martha Rose Shulman's 'Mediterranean Light' cookbook with only a few changes. use this quick recipe often for preparing harissa: Recipe #113468. Whole wheat couscous is my preference but standard will work of course. You will easily convince yourself that you're eating Spanish rice because the flavors and appearance are very similar.

      • 35 min
      • Serves 4
      • Easy

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      Mediterranean Light’s Red Couscous (Vegan), Another delicious recipe from Martha Rose Shulman’s ‘Mediterranean Light’ cookbook with only a few changes use this quick recipe often for preparing harissa: Recipe #113468 Whole wheat couscous is my preference but standard will work of course You will easily convince yourself that you’re eating Spanish rice because the flavors and appearance are very similar , This is red because of the tomato sauce Love the flavor


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      Steps

      1
      Done

      Note: the Couscous Can Be Prepared a Day Ahead.

      2
      Done

      Directions: Heat Up 1 1/2 Tablespoons Olive Oil on Medium Heat or Low-Medium Heat and Lightly Brown the Couscous; About 5 Minutes. Add Water-About 1 Cup, Cover and Set Aside.

      3
      Done

      Stir Together the Harissa With the Tomato Paste or Ketchup, 1/2 Cup Water or Broth, Paprika, Ground Caraway Seeds and Salt.

      4
      Done

      in the Meantime, Heat Up the Remaining 1 1/2 Tablespoons Olive Oil on *low* Heat and Lightly Brown the Garlic Until Fragrant; About 1 Minute.

      5
      Done

      Lower the Temperature to a Simmer and Stir in the Harissa Mixture. Stir to Combine. Cook Uncovered on Low Temperature For About 8-10 Minutes to Allow the Flavors to Intensify.

      6
      Done

      After the Couscous Has Sat For About 10 Minutes, Stir in the Harissa Mixture. Add the Lemon Juice and Taste For Any Seasoning Adjustments.

      7
      Done

      Transfer to a Serving Bowl or Platter and Garnish With Fresh Cilantro and Lemon Wedges.

      8
      Done

      Serving Suggestions: We Served the Red Couscous With Sides of Freshly Steamed Corn on the Cob, Pinto Beans, Roasted Golden Beets, a Platter of Fresh Cut Up Vegetable Including Carrots, Cucumbers, Bell Peppers and Kohlrabi and Fresh Strawberries For Dessert.

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