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Couscous Stuffing With Golden Raisins & Pistachios

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This couscous stuffing is a vibrant and flavorful side dish that balances earthy spices with sweet and crunchy textures. Golden raisins provide bursts of sweetness, while toasted pistachios add a lovely crunch. Aromatics like onion, carrot, and celery form a savory base, enhanced by warm cumin, coriander, and cinnamon. Its perfect as a vegetarian main or a festive accompaniment to roasted meats. Quick to prepare and packed with color and flavor, this dish brings a touch of elegance to any dinner table.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4
Calories: 246.8
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Description
This couscous stuffing is a vibrant and flavorful side dish that balances earthy spices with sweet and crunchy textures. Golden raisins provide bursts of sweetness, while toasted pistachios add a lovely crunch. Aromatics like onion, carrot, and celery form a savory base, enhanced by warm cumin, coriander, and cinnamon. Its perfect as a vegetarian main or a festive accompaniment to roasted meats. Quick to prepare and packed with color and flavor, this dish brings a touch of elegance to any dinner table.
Ingredients
  • 2 cup Finely chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup Finely chopped carrot
  • 1/2 cup Finely chopped celery
  • 1 lg Minced garlic clove
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tblsp olive oil
  • 2/3 cup Finely chopped red bell
  • 1/3 cup Finely chopped pistachios
  • 1/2 cup Golden raisins
  • 3 tb Finely chopped parsley leaves
  • 1/4 ts Cinnamon
  • 1 ts Cumin
  • 1 1/2 ts Ground coriander seed
  • 1/4 ts Dried thyme
  • 1/3 cup Thinly sliced scallion
  • 2 1/4 c Water
  • 1 2/3 c Couscous
Directions
  1. 1
    Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  2. 2
    Add the finely chopped onion, carrot, and celery to the pan.
  3. 3
    Saut the vegetables for 5 to 7 minutes until they begin to soften.
  4. 4
    Stir in the minced garlic and red bell pepper; cook for another minute until fragrant.
  5. 5
    Add the cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and dried thyme, stirring constantly to toast the spices briefly.
  6. 6
    Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
  7. 7
    Stir in the couscous, then immediately remove the pan from the heat.
  8. 8
    Cover the saucepan tightly with a lid and let it stand for 5 minutes to allow the couscous to absorb the liquid.
  9. 9
    Uncover and fluff the couscous with a fork.
  10. 10
    Stir in the golden raisins, chopped pistachios, sliced scallions, and parsley.
  11. 11
    Drizzle with the remaining olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  12. 12
    Transfer to a serving dish and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 246.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15.5g24%
Saturated Fat 2.1g11%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 42.1mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 26.1g9%
Dietary Fiber 4.9g20%
Sugars 8.8g
Protein 3.8g8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: couscous, stuffing, golden raisins, pistachios, vegan, vegetarian, side dish, aromatic, cumin, coriander, persian, nutty, quick meal, holiday side, grain bowl
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