CATEGORY |
CUISINE |
TAG |
YIELD |
Meats |
Jewish |
|
1 |
servings |
INGREDIENTS
1 |
c |
Couscous -prepare according to directions on pkg.* |
1 |
lg |
Onion; diced |
|
|
Grated carrot |
|
|
Sliced celery |
|
|
Mushrooms; (if canned,drained) |
|
|
Diced green/red pepper |
1/2 |
c |
Raisins; (not recommended with mushrooms, celery, peppers) |
1/2 |
c |
Dried apricots; chopped, (ditto) |
|
|
Salt & pepper to taste |
1/4 |
ts |
Allspice |
|
|
Cinnamon |
|
|
Cardamom |
|
|
Nutmeg |
|
|
Any combo of the above |
2 |
|
Cloves garlic; (if fresh, saute with onion) |
|
|
Cumin |
1 |
tb |
Chopped parsley |
1 |
c |
Couscous |
2 |
|
C.chicken broth; (cube or powder in water) |
INSTRUCTIONS
OPTIONAL
REST
SEASONINGS
WITH FRUIT
WITHOUT FRUIT
COUSCOUS IN MICROWAVE
~Combine couscous & hot broth in 2 qt. micro-safe casserole. Let stand
while the rest is being prepared.
~In micro-safe bowl combine onion, garlic, veggies with a bit of
oil/marg.
~Microzap UNcovered on HIGH for 3-4 minutes, till tender crisp. (The
more veggies, the longer it will take).
~Add to couscous/broth mixture. Stir in seasonings.
~Cover with casserole lid or vented plastic wrap. Microwave COVERED
on HIGH for 7-8 minutes, till liquid is absorbed.
~Let stand covered 2 mins. Fluff with fork.
~If too dry, add a little water, if too moist, return to microwave
for 1-2 mins.
~Adjust seasonings to taste.
Adapted recipe from Micro Ways, Norene Gilletz Exact amounts have not
been given as I don't measure spices or veggies.
Posted to JEWISH-FOOD digest by steve/viv
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