Yikes! I haven't posted in almost a week. It's amazing how busy January has been. Usually I pace around the house complaining about having nothing to do this time of year. Since we got Archer every weekend is a blur of puppy kindergarten, vets appointments and constant trips to the pet store to buy more food and treats. I really think he is the world's most spoiled puppy!
Anyway, the theme of the week is quick and easy. Tasty dishes that take minutes to prepare. Since I love cooking, I don't mind spending a little extra time preparing dinner every night, but I also like to challenge myself to see how quickly I can throw some things together. So tonight we have Apple Curry Couscous, a simple 10 minute side dish that is spicy, flavorful and packed with filling fiber.
Whole wheat couscous is a quick and easy side dish that is packed with fiber and protein. While there are many ways to enjoy couscous, I wanted to combine it with tart, crunch apples for a tasty salad. I've seen many variations of this type of recipe, most recently at 101 Cookbooks, and I knew I had to create a version. I added dried apricots and was delighted with the result. The sweetness of the apricots is a perfect compliment to the heat of the curry. I think I will serve this over some field greens for lunch tomorrow and maybe throw in some chickpeas to make it a complete meal.
Read more for the full recipe!
Ingredients:
1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
1 cup whole wheat couscous, dry
1 medium apple, washed, cored and diced
1/4 cup dried apricots, chopped (approx 6-7)
1/2 medium red onion, diced
1 tsp curry powder
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp ground corriander
Step by Step Instructions:
1. Saute apple and onion in olive oil on medium heat, 4-5 minutes
2. Remove apple and onion from pan
3. Add 1 1/4 cups water and curry powder to the pot, bring to a boil
4. Remove from heat, stir in couscous and cover
5. Allow couscous to sit for 5 minutes
6. Fluff couscous with a fork and stir in apples and onions
7. Add apricots, cayenne and corriander, toss thoroughly
8. Serve!
And, because I can't resist posting photos of the cuteness! He does need a haircut though!
Aw! He's so cute! And, what a great idea to make the couscous with apple and curry. I always thought of couscous as strictly savory.
ReplyDeleteThis looks amazing! I love couscous! Archer is adorable and I can imagine it's difficult not to sit on the floor and play with him 24/7!
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting cous cous. And archer is very cute!
ReplyDeleteInteresting combination of couscous and apple, I bet it tastes good :) And your lovely dog is so cute....
ReplyDeletethis looks so yummy! and your doggy is adorable :) I wouldn't be able to resist posting either!
ReplyDeleteThis looks both exotic and delicious - a wonderfully healthy combination!
ReplyDeleteLovely blog :)
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This looks fanastic! I love couscous, and have never tried a sweet and curried version. Definitely goes on my to do list :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a cutie patootie dog you have! No wonder he is spoiled rotten! :-)
ReplyDeleteThis couscous is definitely the perfect week night dish. I love adding fruit to curried dishes and the apples would definitely add a delightful crunch. yum!!
Love your refreshing dish. It's making me hungry! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis is so inventive. I can almost taste it. Great recipe.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on FoodBuzz's Top 9!
ReplyDeleteVery interesting dish, it sounds delicious. Like the dried apricots in ther too. Congrats on the Top 9.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous combination! I've gotta try it. And I see you, too, have a cute li'l furry sous chef. :)
ReplyDeleteThis looks and sounds sooooo tasty!
ReplyDeletePerfect with pork chops and that will be my next dish with some kale on the side.
curry cous cous with the sweetness of the fruits BRILLANT!
thank you!
Lisa
Cookng Sisters
Yummy.
ReplyDeleteWill have to give this a try.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on Top 9 with this amazing dish...well deserved!
ReplyDeleteThe crunchy apples are a perfect texture to set of the couscous. We love couscous and eat if often, it's such a versatile grain. This will definitely be an upcoming side dish!
ReplyDeleteYour apple couscous looks fantastic! (And, despite needing a haircut, the pup is adorable too!) Thank you for sharing the recipe!
ReplyDeleteCouscous absorb perfecly flavors...I'm sure this Apple Curry Couscous will taste great. Thanks for sharing
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