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Spinach and Red Pepper Couscous

SUBMITTED BY: NAKANO®

"Fluffy couscous with sauteed bell pepper and spinach makes a colorful addition to your next meal."

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 large red onion, diced
  • 3 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup NAKANO® Seasoned Rice Vinegar - Original
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup currants or raisins (optional)
  • 1 1/2 cups couscous
  • 2 cups fresh spinach leaves, chopped

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large saucepan, saute bell pepper, onion and garlic in oil, stirring occasionally until onion is soft, about 6 minutes.
  2. Add rice vinegar, herbs, salt and pepper; cook 1 minute.
  3. Stir in broth and currants; bring to a boil. Stir in couscous and spinach; cover and remove from heat.
  4. Let stand 5 minutes; fluff couscous lightly with a fork.

REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2007 by cookinme
Yum, yum, yum! This was fantastic! I used Israeli couscous, because I had it on hand. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2007 by PRINCESS20NY
This was tasty and looks very fresh and appealing when it's done. It has a bit of a sour... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 11, 2007 by EChicago
This recipe was great. I did modify it quite a bit due to lack of some of the ingredients but... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2008 by Shawn
Fantastic, and I thought I didn't like couscous! I didn't have Seasoned Rice Vinegar so I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 28, 2008 by Moosehead
I was pleasantly surprised. I didn't change a thing except for using a yellow onion instead of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2008 by vanessajbaca
This was excellent! I made a few changes, including using apple cider vinegar in place of rice... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2008 by vee_kobz
loved it, i didn't have red peppers, so i tried it wit yellow peppers and it still came out... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2008 by GIGGLES2080
I thought this was very good. I have made a few Couscous recipes and they have all turned out... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2008 by jasmineflower
This was a really tasty side dish to some grilled chicken skewers. For various reasons, made... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2007 by L. J. Renner
This recipe makes more than enough for 4 people. I used whole wheat couscous and no spinach... MORE

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