Couscous toasted in butter and cooked with onion, green pepper and tomato paste into a fluffy, home-style Turkish pilaf. Vegetarian; a great side for meat and chicken.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Finely chop the onion and green peppers. Bring the water to a boil in a kettle.
- 2
Melt the butter with the olive oil in a pot; cook the onion over medium heat for 4 minutes, then add the peppers and cook for 2 minutes more.
- 3
Stir in the tomato paste for 1 minute; add the couscous and toast it for 3-4 minutes until the grains are coated in fat.
- 4
Add the boiling water, salt and black pepper; bring back to a boil, turn the heat to its lowest and cook covered for 10-12 minutes until the water is absorbed.
- 5
Take off the heat, place a paper towel under the lid and let it steam for 10 minutes; fluff with a fork and serve.
Nutrition
Per serving
| Calories | 368 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 10 g |
| Carbs | 59 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
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