Curried Couscous

Name: Curried Couscous
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 cup dry couscous (or 2 cups cooked quinoa); ▢1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas drained and rinsed (or 1 ½ cups cooked); ▢¾ cup frozen green peas thawed; ▢1 medium red bell pepper small dice; ▢½ cup shredded carrots (about 1 medium carrot); ▢¼ cup diced red onion or shallots; ▢⅓ cup chopped cilantro; ▢⅓ cup chopped flat leaf parsley; ¼ cup fresh lemon juice, plus more to taste (about 2 small lemons); ▢½ teaspoon lemon zest; ▢2 teaspoons curry powder; ▢½ teaspoon turmeric; ▢¼ teaspoon black pepper; ▢3 tablespoons olive oil; ▢2 cloves garlic pressed or finely minced; ⅔ cup raw cashews

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:12min

This 15-minute Curried Couscous is rich in plant-based protein and iron, with a flavorful curry dressing. Prep this budget-friendly recipe in advance for a quick and healthy weeknight dinner. It's veggie-loaded and perfect for your weekly rotation.

Updated at: Sun, 18 Feb 2024 22:19:20 GMT