Curried Couscous With Broccoli And Feta And Cashews Recipes

CURRIED COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Place the couscous in a medium bowl. Melt the butter in the boiling water and pour over the couscous. Cover tightly and allow the couscous to soak for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
• Whisk together the yogurt, olive oil, vinegar, curry, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Pour over the fluffed couscous, and mix well with a fork. Add the carrots, parsley, currants, almonds, scallions, and red onions, mix well, and season to taste. Serve at room temperature.

CURRY COUSCOUS AND BROCCOLI FETA SALAD WITH GARBANZO BEANS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan stir the curry powder over medium heat until fragrant and toasted (about 1 minute).
• Add in 2-1/4 cups water with 1 teaspoon salt.
• Add in veggie florets and carrots to the saucepan with the water and curry; bring to full a boil, cover and cook 1 minute.
• Remove from heat and mix in couscous; cover and let stand until the couscous softens (about 5-6 minutes).
• Transfer the couscous and veggies to a large bowl.
• Mix in garbanzo beans, oil, wine vinegar, minced fresh ginger; toss to combine.
• Cool to room temperature or chill (make certain that the couscous is completely cooled or the feta will melt).
• Add in feta cheese, green onions and toasted almonds (if using); toss to combine.
• Add in salt and pepper to taste.
• Chill for a minimum of 2 hours before serving.
• Delicious!