Saffron Couscous Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Additional: 35 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Saffron Couscous Recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons warm water

5 saffron threads

or more to taste

1 cup couscous

1 cup vegetable broth

1 celery stalk

diced

¼ cup dried currants

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon harissa

or to taste

½ teaspoon ground cumin

sea salt to taste

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Combine warm water and saffron together in a bowl.

Step 2

Mix couscous and vegetable broth together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove saucepan from heat cover saucepan and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork and transfer to a bowl.

Step 3

Stir saffron mixture celery currants olive oil lemon juice harissa cumin and sea salt into couscous. Refrigerate until chilled at least 30 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Saffron Couscous Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 264.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 6.3g 13%

Carbohydrates: 42.7g 14%

Dietary Fiber: 3.4g 13%

Sugars: 7.2g

Fat: 7.3g 11%

Saturated Fat: 1g 5%

Vitamin A Iu: 355IU 7%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.9mg 23%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 6%

Vitamin C: 2.8mg 5%

Folate: 17.6mcg 4%

Calcium: 34.5mg 3%

Iron: 2mg 11%

Magnesium: 27.6mg 10%

Potassium: 216.9mg 6%

Sodium: 236.3mg 10%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 10%

Calories From Fat: 65.4

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

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.