Saturday March 20 , 2010
Couscous Stuffing
Created by Phelan,
Description Simple stuffing anyone would enjoy, including a vegan guest.
Ingredients
At a glance
Difficulty
Special Diets
Makes
3 cups
  • 2 tablespoon sunflower margarine
  • 1 small onion, minced
  • 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 cup plain couscous
  • 1 1/3 cups vegetable stock
  • 1/4 cup dried apricots, chopped fine
  • 3 tablespoons currants
  • 1/4 cup shelled, toasted pistachio nuts, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons juice from 1 small lemon
  • salt
  • ground black pepper
Methods/steps

In a medium sauce pan over a medium heat, heat margarine. Add the onion, garlic, cinnamon, ginger and turmeric, sautéing 3-4 minutes until onions are soft. Stir in the couscous, coat well and cook for 2 minutes, add stock and bring to just a simmer and remove from heat. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with for. Add apricots and nuts, along with the parsley and lemon juice, stir until incorporated. Salt and pepper to taste.

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