Couscous Pilaf with Saffron Cream
Yield
6 servingsPrep
10 minCook
20 minReady
30 minLow Fat, Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Good source of fiber, Very low in sodium, Low Sodium
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilaf | |||
| 1 | tablespoon |
olive oil, extra-virgin
|
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
coriander seeds
|
|
| ⅔ | cup |
sweet red bell peppers
diced |
|
| ¼ | teaspoon |
cayenne pepper
|
|
| ¼ | teaspoon |
cinnamon
ground |
|
| 3 | cups |
vegetable stock
or water |
|
| 1 ½ | cups |
couscous
uncooked |
|
| 1 | x |
salt and black pepper
to taste |
*
|
| 4 | tablespoons |
mint leaves
fresh, chopped |
|
| Saffron cream | |||
| ½ | cup |
neufchatel cheese
|
* |
| ⅓ | cup |
yogurt, low-fat
|
|
| 1 | pinch |
saffron threads
crushed |
*
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilaf | |||
| 15 | ml |
olive oil, extra-virgin
|
|
| 2.5 | ml |
coriander seeds
|
|
| 158 | ml |
sweet red bell peppers
diced |
|
| 1.3 | ml |
cayenne pepper
|
|
| 1.3 | ml |
cinnamon
ground |
|
| 7.1E+2 | ml |
vegetable stock
or water |
|
| 355 | ml |
couscous
uncooked |
|
| 1 | x |
salt and black pepper
to taste |
*
|
| 6E+1 | ml |
mint leaves
fresh, chopped |
|
| Saffron cream | |||
| 118 | ml |
neufchatel cheese
|
* |
| 79 | ml |
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.
