Couscous is something I have been wanting to try out forever. It is a coarse wheat product that is used all over Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Traditionally it is used as a vehicle for stew or meat. However, more modern takes include cooking it as a side dish, much like any rice, and stirring in dried fruits, nuts, and herbs. With some slightly picky-eaters on my hands I had to be careful what I put into my dish. Despite my limitations it had lots of flavor. Instead of water, I cooked it in chicken broth, with dried chives, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and salt. Then after it had soaked up the spicy broth, I finished it with a squeeze of lemon juice and some chopped parsley. I paired it with a simply marinated chicken breast and a salad. Turns out healthy CAN be flavorful.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
I'm Coocoo for Couscous!
Couscous is something I have been wanting to try out forever. It is a coarse wheat product that is used all over Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Traditionally it is used as a vehicle for stew or meat. However, more modern takes include cooking it as a side dish, much like any rice, and stirring in dried fruits, nuts, and herbs. With some slightly picky-eaters on my hands I had to be careful what I put into my dish. Despite my limitations it had lots of flavor. Instead of water, I cooked it in chicken broth, with dried chives, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and salt. Then after it had soaked up the spicy broth, I finished it with a squeeze of lemon juice and some chopped parsley. I paired it with a simply marinated chicken breast and a salad. Turns out healthy CAN be flavorful.
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