Couscous Pilaf with Saffron Cream

30 minutes Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 20 minutes

245 calories per serving view nutrition facts

6 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients


Pilaf
1	tablespoon	olive oil, extra-virgin
1/2	teaspoon	coriander seeds
2/3	cup	sweet red bell pepper	diced
1/4	teaspoon	cayenne pepper
1/4	teaspoon	cinnamon	ground
3	cups	vegetable stock	or water
1 1/2	cups	couscous	uncooked
1	x	salt and black pepper	to taste
4	tablespoons	mint	fresh, chopped

Saffron cream
1/2	cup	neufchatel cheese
1/3	cup	yogurt, low-fat
1	pinch	saffron threads	crushed

Directions

Pilaf: Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat.

Add coriander seeds and fry until toasted.

Stir in bell pepper, cayenne, and cinnamon; sauté until barely tender, about 4 minutes.

Pour in water or stock and bring to a boil.

Stir in couscous, cover and remove from heat.

Let sit 10 to 15 minutes.

Couscous is ready when grains swell and liquid is absorbed.

If liquid remains, return to low heat briefly and cook until absorbed.

Season with SandP and mint (or thyme).

Saffron Cream: Combine neufchatel or cream cheese, yogurt, and saffron in a blender or food processor.

Blend until creamy. Serve on the side.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 206g

Amount per Serving

Calories 245 17% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.0g	7%
Saturated Fat 1.0g	5%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 3mg	1%
Sodium 540mg	23%
Total Carbohydrate 42.0g	14%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g	12%
Sugars 2.0g
Protein 9.0g	18%

Vitamin A	57%		Vitamin C	39%
Calcium	6%		Iron	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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