Curried Couscous Pilaf Recipe
Ingredients
| Semolina | 3 Ounce, uncooked | |
| 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive or vegetable oil | ||
| Diced red bell pepper | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs), shredded | |
| 1/3 cup plus 2 teaspoons golden raisins | ||
| Added sugar | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Tomato | 1/2 Medium, diced | |
| Curry powder | 1 Teaspoon | |
Directions
1. In 1-quart saucepan bring 1 1/2 cups water to a full boil. Remove from heat and stir in couscous. Cover and let stand, stirring occasionally, until water is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
2. In 9-inch nonstick skillet heat oil; add carrot, pepper, and scallions and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until carrot is tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in raisins and apple juice and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low; stir in tomato and curry powder and let simmer until flavors blend, about 2 minutes. Stir in couscous.
2. In 9-inch nonstick skillet heat oil; add carrot, pepper, and scallions and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until carrot is tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in raisins and apple juice and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low; stir in tomato and curry powder and let simmer until flavors blend, about 2 minutes. Stir in couscous.
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