Saffron Couscous

Saffron Couscous

Saffron couscous, tossed with currants and seasoned with cumin and harissa, is a light side dish or a hearty lunch.

Preparation Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Calories
264 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Combine warm water and saffron together in a bowl.
Step 2
Mix couscous and vegetable broth together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove saucepan from heat, cover saucepan, and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork and transfer to a bowl.
Step 3
Stir saffron mixture, celery, currants, olive oil, lemon juice, harissa, cumin, and sea salt into couscous. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons warm water
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 cup couscous
  • sea salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 celery stalk, diced
  • 5 saffron threads, or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon harissa, or to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 0.25 cup dried currants

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