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| General Category : Side Dish |
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| Food Group : Pasta |
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| Couscous is a tiny pasta made by rubbing raw pasta dough over a coarse strainer. The instant variety is supremely easy to prepare, and because it expands many times in size when rehydrated, it is good value per package. The fennel seeds add a mild licorice note to this side dish, which adds complexity and depth to the overall menu. |
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Ingredients
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2 cups (500 mL) vegetable or chicken broth |
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2 cups (500 mL) tomato juice |
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2 cups (500 mL) instant couscous |
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1/2 tsp (2 mL) each paprika and fennel seeds |
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1/4 tsp (1 mL) ground pepper |
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Pinch salt |
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1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped green onions |
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1 cup (250 mL) finely chopped fresh parsley |
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Lemon wedges |
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Preparation
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Bring broth and tomato juice to a boil. Place couscous, paprika, fennel seeds, pepper and salt in a large bowl. Pour boiling broth over them and cover tightly. Let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff gently with a fork.
Stir in green onions and parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve with lemon wedges.
Makes 6 servings.
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