Best Crimson Couscous Recipes

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CRIMSON COUSCOUS



Crimson Couscous image

Categories     Beet     Simmer     Boil

Yield serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup peeled, diced (1/4 inch) beet (about 1 medium beet)
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more for seasoning
1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/8 teaspoon ground coriander
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup couscous
1/4 cup dried apricots, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 tablespoons dried currants
1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Bring 3/4 cup water, the diced beet, and the salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat; simmer the beet, covered, until tender, about 15 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking liquid; drain the beet. (If you have less than 1/2 cup liquid, add water to fill.)
  • Return the beet and liquid to the pan. Add the butter, coriander, and cumin; bring to a boil. Stir in the couscous; cover, and remove from heat. Let stand until liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
  • Fluff the couscous with a fork. Stir in the apricots, currants, zest, and orange juice. Season with salt and pepper.

CRIMSON COUSCOUS



Crimson Couscous image

Couscous will soak up the color and flavor of whatever liquid you cook it in; water infused with a red beet will impart a deep blush.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup peeled, diced (1/4 inch) beet (about 1 medium beet)
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more for seasoning
1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/8 teaspoon ground coriander
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup couscous
1/4 cup dried apricots, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 tablespoons dried currants
1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Bring 3/4 cup water, diced beet, and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat; simmer beet, covered, until tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Reserve 1/2 cup cooking liquid; drain beet. (If you have less than 1/2 cup liquid, add water to fill.) Return beet and liquid to pan. Add butter, coriander, and cumin; bring to a boil. Stir in couscous; cover. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes.
  • Fluff couscous with a fork. Stir in apricots, currants, zest, and orange juice. Season with salt and pepper.

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