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Couscous stuffing

Simple stuffing anyone would enjoy, including a vegan guest.

Ingredients

2 T margarine (sunflower margarine)
1 onion (small, minced)
2 clv garlic (medium size, minced)
1⁄4 t cinnamon (ground)
1 pn ginger (ground)
1 pn turmeric (ground)
1 c couscous (plain)
3 T currants
2 T lemon juice
  seasoning (salt and ground black pepper to taste)

Instructions

  1. In a medium sauce pan over a medium heat, heat margarine. Add the onion, garlic, cinnamon, ginger and turmeric, sautéing 3-4 minutes until onions are soft.
  2. Stir in the couscous, coat well and cook for 2 minutes.
  3. Add broth, bring to just a simmer and remove from heat.
  4. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork.
  5. Add apricots and nuts, along with the parsley and lemon juice, stir until incorporated.
  6. Salt and pepper to taste.
Total time
25 minutes
Cooking time
10
Preparation time
15
Yield
3 cup

Source

North American cuisine
very easy, sautée
pasta, stuffings, side dishes
American food recipes
Food in U.S.A.