Deliciously-hearty, curried, whole-grain couscous packed with all the goodness of chickpeas, cauliflower, spinach, golden raisins and almonds.
I made it twice in as many days; the first I shared, the second I didn’t. I greedily ate the leftovers at all hours of the day and night. It made me deliriously happy for days on end.
It works as a side dish or even a main, as is, for me; meat-lovers might want to add some chicken or shrimp to bump it up a little. I like it dry, without any sauce but you could mix in some yogurt or even drizzle a little oil over it.
It’s exotically spicy and savory with pops of sweetness from the chewy, golden raisins and a melange of textures that makes eating it thoroughly satisfying, if not addicting. I just can’t get enough of it! I could eat it every day. For the rest of my life.
Meatless curried couscous packed with cauliflower and chickpeas.
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a large skillet saute onion in olive oil over medium-low heat until tender. Season well with salt and pepper. Add garlic, saute until fragrant. If pan is dry add more olive oil then mix in curry powder. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add raisins, cauliflower, chickpeas and spinach. Cook over low heat stirring often until heated through and spinach is wilted, seasoning well with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile prepare 1 + 1/2 cups dry couscous according to package directions.
- Fluff up cooked couscous and mix into the chickpea mixture along with the green onion and almonds. Serve as is or with yogurt if desired.
Notes
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Curried grain salads are so good–I love the sunny color of this one. ;-)
Sounds wonderful and healthy! I am always so happy when I have left overs of foods that I like. Like you, I will happily eat them for lunch all week:)
This looks delicious and combines two of my favorite things: cauliflower and chickpeas!
Looks Very Yummy!! I will try this variation of coucous.Have a great week!
I was first introduced to couscous when I visited Morocco some twenty years before. I love its texture and the flavors you combined in this one make it irresistible!