The Tunisian recipe is a terrific way to turn instant couscous into a zesty side dish in just a few minutes.
Couscous is a North African specialty. Many people think they're eating rice at first glance. It is made of durum wheat and water just like any other pasta. Couscous can be a plain side dish waiting for a great sauce to be splashed on.
Ingredients
Servings 2
- 1 ½ teaspoons hot pepper sauce or to taste
- 3-4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon caraway seeds
- 3-4 medium cloves garlic very finely minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 cup dry couscous
Nutritional Facts
Nutrition Facts
Spicy Couscous With Garlic
Amount per Serving
Calories
522
% Daily Value*
Fat
22
g
34
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
15
g
Sodium
90
mg
4
%
Potassium
196
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
69
g
23
%
Fiber
5
g
21
%
Sugar
0.2
g
0
%
Protein
12
g
24
%
Vitamin A
500
IU
10
%
Vitamin C
4
mg
5
%
Calcium
35
mg
4
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together hot sauce, 3 tablespoons olive oil, caraway seeds, garlic, paprika, salt, pepper and 2 tablespoons water.
- In a saucepan combine couscous with a pinch of salt. Shake pan to spread couscous in an even layer. Pour 1-cup boiling water evenly over couscous, cover tightly, shake pan to distribute water evenly and let stand 5 minutes.
- Add sauce to couscous and mix gently. Taste, adjust seasoning and add remaining tablespoon oil if desired. Serve hot.
