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This American main features Shallots, Water, Extra virgin olive oil, Ground cumin, Couscous. The flavors come together beautifully. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Cumin Couscous With Fried Shallots
Description
This American main features Shallots, Water, Extra virgin olive oil, Ground cumin, Couscous. The flavors come together beautifully. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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Freshly ground pepper to Taste Thinly slice shallots crosswise and separate into rings.
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In a small saucepan bring water to a boil with olive oil, cumin, pepper, and salt to taste.
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Stir in couscous and cover.
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Immediately remove pan from heat and let couscous stand, covered, 5 minutes.
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While couscous is standing, in a deep 8 to 10-inch heavy skillet
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heat about 1/2-inch vegetable oil over moderately high
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heat until hot but not smoking and
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fry shallots, stirring occasionally, until golden, 1 to 2 minutes.
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Transfer shallots with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain and season with salt.
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Fluff couscous with a fork and divide between 4 plates.
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Serve couscous topped with shallots
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1221.4kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 127.9g197%
- Saturated Fat 19.1g96%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 5.0mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 19.0g7%
- Dietary Fiber 2.0g8%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 3.3g7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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