Golden Couscous

By Florence Fabricant

Updated October 10, 2023

Total Time
30 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Rating
4(9)
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Ingredients

Yield:4 to 6 servings

  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

  • 1 large yellow pepper, seeded and diced

  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped

  • Kernels from 4 ears of fresh yellow corn

  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 ½ cups chicken stock

  • 2 teaspoons ground turmeric

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1 cup instant couscous

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat one tablespooon of the oil in a skillet, add the pepper and onion and saute over medium heat until golden. Stir in the corn and cook briefly for a few minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper and set side.

  2. Step 2

    Bring the chicken stock to a boil in a saucepan, stir in the turmeric and cumin and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Stir in the couscous, remove from heat, cover and let stand for 5 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Fluff the couscous with a fork and fold in the pepper and corn mixture. Fluff again and serve warm or at room temperature.

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Deb B-B

I used pearl couscous for this dish. The flavors of the fresh corn,onions and turmeric make a flavorful dish. I served it with herb marinated grilled salmon and it was a hit.

Es

A lovely variation. Fresh corn adds a sweetness to the dish and it was delicious with salmon.

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