Sweet 'n Spicy Veggie Couscous
Source of Recipe
Bob Lee, Valley Center, CA, Bake-Off® 38, Orlando, 1998
List of Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1 large carrot, shredded
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 (11-oz.) can Green Giant® Mexicorn® Whole Kernel Corn, Red and Green Peppers, drained
1 (9-oz.) pkg. Green Giant® LeSueur® Frozen Baby Sweet Peas
2 tablespoons golden raisins
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/2 cups uncooked couscous
2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted, if desired*
Fresh basil leaves, if desired
Recipe
1. Heat oil in Dutch oven or large saucepan over medium heat until hot. Add onion and carrot; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until tender.
2. Increase heat to medium-high. Add all remaining ingredients except couscous, almonds and basil; mix well. Bring to a boil. Stir in couscous. Cover; remove from heat. Let stand 5 to 7 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
3. To serve, fluff couscous with fork. Garnish with slivered almonds and basil
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