Southwest Couscous is a vibrant side dish inspired by the fusion of North African and Southwestern U.S. cuisines. Couscous, a staple of Maghrebi meals in North Africa, is a semolina pasta known for its light, fluffy texture and quick cooking time. This version incorporates bold Southwestern flavors like green chili peppers and turmeric, bringing a spicy and earthy flair. It's ideal for pairing with grilled fish, poultry, or vegetables. With a preparation time of under 15 minutes, it's a convenient yet flavorful addition to weeknight meals or festive gatherings. This dish is a testament to how international ingredients can blend seamlessly into modern American cooking.
Ingredients
- 1 cup chicken broth (low sodium)
- ¼ cup green onion (sliced )
- 4 oz green chili peppers (diced, undrained)
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ⅛ tsp pepper
- ⅔ cup couscous
Instructions
Step 1: Combine Ingredients
- In a small saucepan, add chicken broth, sliced green onion, undrained diced green chili peppers, turmeric, and pepper.
Step 2: Heat
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
Step 3: Add Couscous
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in couscous immediately.
Step 4: Let it Sit
- Cover the saucepan.
- Let it stand for 5 minutes to allow couscous to absorb the liquid.
Step 5: Fluff and Serve
- Fluff the couscous with a fork before serving.
Tips
- Substitute vegetable broth to make it vegetarian.
- Add roasted corn or black beans for extra flavor and texture.
- Mix in fresh cilantro or lime juice before serving for a bright finish.
- For a spicy version, use hot diced chilies instead of mild.
Transcription of the Original Recipe
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In small sauce pan combine broth, onion, undrained Chili peppers turmeric & pepper. Bring to boiling - remove from heat. Stir in couscous, Let stand covered 5 min. & fluff with fork before serving. 128 Cal 1 g fat Serves 4 Southwest Couscous (side Dish) (Couscous - tiny grain-like pasta cooks very fast - to serve & settle start about 10 min. before fish is done) 1 C. lower-sodium chicken broth. 1/4 C. sliced green onion 1 4oz can diced green Chili peppers 1/4 tsp. gd. turmeric 1/8 tsp pepper 2/3 C. Couscous
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Hey , this recipe card, the original directions, is delightfully short: combine broth, onion, chiles, turmeric and pepper, boil, remove from heat, stir in couscous, cover 5 minutes and fluff. Our instructions mostly keep that same simple plan but break it into clear, bite-size steps so you don’t wonder when to add the couscous or when to cover. The instructions walk you through heating to a boil, taking the pot off the heat, stirring in the couscous, letting it sit 5 minutes, then fluffing before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 128kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 4gFat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 407mgPotassium: 111mgFiber: 2gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 99IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg
