Saffron Couscous

Saffron Couscous

Recipe by toastyfrenchy from allrecipes.com

Dinner,Lunch,Side Dish 50 Mins.

Ingredients

4

4 servings

  • 2 tablespoons warm water
  • 5 saffron threads, or more to taste
  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 celery stalk, diced
  • ¼ cup dried currants
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon harissa, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • sea salt to taste

Instructions

  • Combine warm water and saffron together in a bowl.
  • Mix couscous and vegetable broth together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove saucepan from heat, cover saucepan, and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork and transfer to a bowl.
  • Stir saffron mixture, celery, currants, olive oil, lemon juice, harissa, cumin, and sea salt into couscous. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.

Nutritional Facts

Per 4 servings

  • Calories: 264
  • Carbohydrate: 43g
  • Fat: 7g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Sugar: 7g

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