Curried Cashew Couscous
- 1 cup couscous, preferably whole wheat
- 1 natural, salt-free vegetable bouillon cube
- 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
- 2 tablespoons fragrant nut oil (such as walnut) or flaxseed oil
- 1/2 cup chopped cashews
- 1 teaspoon good-quality curry powder, or more to taste
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh or jarred ginger, or more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 cup raisins, dried cherries, or dried cranberries
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- Combine the couscous with 2 cups water and the bouillon cube in a wide skillet or stir-fry pan.
- Bring to a simmer, then cover and let stand off the heat for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the water is absorbed.
- Add the remaining ingredients, stir together well, then cook, stirring frequently, for 2 to 3 minutes longer.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, and serve at once.
- An Indian-style legume or vegetable dish goes well with this easy grain preparation.
- Just ahead in this chapter, youll find Chana Masala (page 99), a curried chickpea dish.
- Add a salad of diced tomatoes and cucumbers (with chopped fresh dill or cilantro, if youd like) in a creamy vegan dressing, and pass around some chutney (store-bought or Apricot Chutney, page 225).
- This also teams well with earthy lentil dishes like Stewed Lentils with Soy Sausage (page 108) or Lentils with Greens and Sun-Dried Tomatoes (page 111).
- The tomato and cucumber salad described above will complement this meal as well.
- See the menu with Black and White Beans with Citrus and Mint (page 102).
- Calories: 414
- Total Fat: 16g
- Protein: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 6g
- Sodium: 90mg
couscous, natural, frozen green peas, nut oil, cashews, curry powder, ginger, turmeric, raisins, scallions, salt
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/curried-cashew-couscous-390464 (may not work)