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Couscous with Cuminseed and Scallion

3.8

(2)

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 2

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon cuminseed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup couscous
1/3 cup thinly sliced scallion
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves

Preparation

  1. In a small saucepan combine 3/4 cup water, the oil, the cuminseed, and the salt and bring the mixture to a boil. Stir in the couscous and let the mixture stand, covered, off the heat for 5 minutes. Fluff the mixture with a fork and stir in the scallion, the parsley, and salt and pepper to taste.

TagsCouscousPastaScallionOnionRoot VegetableVegetableSideDinnerDairy FreeNut FreeVeganVegetarianQuickEasy5 Ingredients or FewerGourmet
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