Recipe

Curried Couscous

Curried Couscous
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    JenniferF's Notes: My friend Amy Spar originally made it for her cooking club, passed on the recipe to me, and I've changed it over the last five years. It's truly become a summer staple. It's nearly perfect...

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Serves 8-10 as a side

for the couscous:

2 cups water Ask a question about this ingredient

1 1/4 cup whole wheat couscous (the texture and flavor hold up better than regular although regular will work) Ask a question about this ingredient

1 head broccoli, separated into small florets and barely steamed Ask a question about this ingredient

1/3 cup red onion, finely chopped Ask a question about this ingredient

1 cup carrots, shredded Ask a question about this ingredient

1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries (I often use a combination, or use dried apricots, chopped) Ask a question about this ingredient

1/2 cup roasted cashews or cashew pieces Ask a question about this ingredient

1 can garbanzos (can use 2 if you love them) Ask a question about this ingredient

1 cup crumbled feta Ask a question about this ingredient

  1. Make couscous according to directions.

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  2. Steam broccoli until crisp tender.

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  3. Mix all couscous ingredients together except feta.

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  4. Mix all dressing ingredients together.

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  5. Toss dressing into couscous.

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  6. Sprinkle feta over the top.

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  7. Serve at room temperature. (Hot and cold work, too. Really, it is the world's most forgiving dish.)

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