Curried Couscous

1 1/2 cups couscous

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

1 1/2 cups boiling water

1/4 cup plain yogurt

1/4 cup olive oil

1 teaspoon white wine vinegar

1 teaspoon curry powder

1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric

1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

1/2 cup grated carrots

1/2 cup minced parsley

1/2 cup dried cherries or Craisins

1/4 cup sliced almonds

2 scallions, thinly sliced

1/4 cup diced red onions

A. Pour couscous in a large bowl, melt butter in the boiling water and pour over couscous.
B. Cover tightly and set aside for 5 minutes.
C. In a medium bowl, whisk together the yogurt, olive oil, vinegar, curry powder, turmeric, salt and pepper.
D. Fluff the couscous with a fork and pour the curry mixture on top, mixing well.
E. Add the carrots, parsley, currants, almonds, scallions, and red onions.
F. Mix well and adjust seasonings.
G. Serve at room temperature.


Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PKAMEST2002.