Couscous With Garbanzo Beans and Golden Raisins |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 11 Minutes |
Ready In: 31 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Searched ALL 497 recipes, but did not find THIS one !! It came from a very old Bon Appetit, and the addition of cinnamon, lemon peel, and golden raisins give a Mediteranean flair. It is quick, easy, and makes a different side, if you are tired of potatoes and/or rice. Ingredients:
2 cups water |
1 lemon |
2 tablespoons garlic oil |
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1 cup couscous |
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained |
1/2 cup golden raisin |
salt and pepper |
Directions:
1. Finely grate peel from lemon to equal 1 1/2 tsp, set aside.
2. Squeeze 2 TBsp juice from lemon.
3. Combine 2 cups water. lemon juice, garlic oil, and ground cinnamon in medium saucepan.
4. Bring to boil, simmer 1 minute.
5. Remove from heat.
6. Stir in couscous.
7. Cover and let stand about 5 minutes, until water almost absorbed.
8. Mix in garbanzo beans, golden raisins, and reserved lemon peel.
9. Cover and let stand 5 minutes longer.
10. Fluff couscous with fork.
11. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
12. Transfer to bowl and serve.
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