Aromatic Curried Couscous for Two
By America's Test KitchenPublished on August 22, 2007
Yield
Serves 2
Ingredients
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium shallot, minced (about 3 tablespoons)1 small clove garlic, minced (about ½ teaspoon)½ teaspoon curry powder ¾ cup low-sodium chicken broth 3 tablespoons raisins ½ cup plain couscous 2 tablespoons minced fresh mint 1 ½ teaspoons fresh lime juice
Before You Begin
If you prefer, replace the mint with cilantro or parsley.
Instructions
- Heat the oil in small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic and curry powder and cook until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Stir in the broth and raisins. Bring to a boil.
- Stir in the couscous and remove the pot from the heat. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Fold the mint and lime juice into the couscous. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Yield
Serves 2Ingredients
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium shallot, minced (about 3 tablespoons)
1 small clove garlic, minced (about ½ teaspoon)
½ teaspoon curry powder
¾ cup low-sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons raisins
½ cup plain couscous
2 tablespoons minced fresh mint
1 ½ teaspoons fresh lime juice
Ingredients
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium shallot, minced (about 3 tablespoons)
1 small clove garlic, minced (about ½ teaspoon)
½ teaspoon curry powder
¾ cup low-sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons raisins
½ cup plain couscous
2 tablespoons minced fresh mint
1 ½ teaspoons fresh lime juice
Ingredients
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium shallot, minced (about 3 tablespoons)
1 small clove garlic, minced (about ½ teaspoon)
½ teaspoon curry powder
¾ cup low-sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons raisins
½ cup plain couscous
2 tablespoons minced fresh mint
1 ½ teaspoons fresh lime juice
Why This Recipe Works
Curry powder, raisins, lime juice, and mint lend depth and brightness to this couscous dish.
Before You Begin
If you prefer, replace the mint with cilantro or parsley.
Instructions
- Heat the oil in small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic and curry powder and cook until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Stir in the broth and raisins. Bring to a boil.
- Stir in the couscous and remove the pot from the heat. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Fold the mint and lime juice into the couscous. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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