Spiced Golden Couscous
Transform your weeknight dinners with this vibrant and fragrant Spiced Golden Couscous, a dish that combines warm, earthy spices with bright, zesty flavors for an irresistible side or light main course. Infused with cumin, turmeric, and cinnamon, the couscous is cooked in vegetable broth for added depth, while sweet golden raisins and crunchy toasted almonds provide delightful texture and contrast. Fresh parsley and a zing of lemon zest and juice elevate the dish, making it as refreshing as it is satisfying. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing at your next dinner party. Serve it with grilled vegetables, roasted chicken, or enjoy it on its own for a wholesome vegetarian option.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1.25 cups vegetable broth
- 0.5 cup golden raisins
- 0.25 cup slivered almonds, toasted
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 medium lemon, zest and juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic, ground cumin, turmeric, and cinnamon. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring it to a boil.
Stir in the golden raisins, salt, and black pepper, followed by the couscous. Remove the saucepan from heat immediately.
Cover the saucepan with a lid and let the couscous sit for 5 minutes to absorb the broth.
Fluff the couscous with a fork, then gently mix in the lemon zest, lemon juice, slivered almonds, and chopped parsley.
Serve warm as a side dish or a light main course. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1033 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.1 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.2 g | 31% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2218 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 143.7 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.6 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 64.5 g | ||
| Protein | 22.9 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 280 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 1818 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
