Community Pick
Spontaneous Couscous
photo by Karen Elizabeth
- Ready In:
- 24mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Serves:
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1
ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 1⁄2 cup frozen corn
- 1⁄2 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 1⁄4 cup couscous
- 1⁄2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
- 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne
directions
- Saute the garlic and onions in oil on medium low heat for 10 minutes, or until onions are slightly browned, stirring occasionally.
- Add corn, tomatoes, couscous and water.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 5 to 8 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed and the couscous is soft.
- Add parsley, Tabasco and cayenne.
- Salt and pepper to taste, if desired.
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Reviews
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Easy and yummy! 1 serving recipes are perfect for me, since not everyone at home is as adventurous in trying out different kinds of food. I used only 1/2 cup of onions since 1 cup seemed a tad much for 1 person! I also substituted Tabasco with a green chili sauce that I had, and added 1/4 tsp of salt. This dish will be a regular with me from now on. Thanks!
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Very easy and healthy to make. I doubled the recipe and it's just the right amount for 2 servings as a main dish. I think I overdid the Tabasco ;) - make sure to add some to taste, as the cayenne already gives it a kick. I also added salt and pepper, and was able to use a whole can of corn since I doubled the recipe. I will be making this again
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Tweaks
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This is just a perfect recipe for those days you're feeling lazy to cook....both DH n I are not big fans of couscous so I made a few alterations-I added 2 cloves of garlic,substituted parsley with fresh mint leaves and chopped up a beef frank for a non-veggie twist.I used Near East Toasted Pinenut Couscous so omitted the tabasco sauce,salt n pepper.Thnx for sharing!!!
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