algerian saffron & raisin couscous with fresh mint

Name: Algerian Saffron & Raisin Couscous with Fresh Mint
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients: 2 cup(s) water (may need a little more depending on your couscous; 1/2 teaspoon(s) saffron; 1 teaspoon(s) extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 2 cup(s) couscous; 1/4 cup(s) raisins; 3 tablespoon(s) fresh mint, chopped

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Private Recipe by

Annacia *

@Annacia

Moose Jaw, SK

I often use chicken broth in place of plain water when making couscous. It just bumps it up a bit.

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yield 8 serving(s)

prep time 30 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Steam

Ingredients For algerian saffron & raisin couscous with fresh mint

2 c

water (may need a little more depending on your couscous
1/2 tsp

saffron
1 tsp

extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp

salt
2 c

couscous
1/4 c

raisins
3 Tbsp

fresh mint, chopped

How To Make algerian saffron & raisin couscous with fresh mint

1
In a saucepan, bring the 2 cups of water to a boil and add the saffron. Remove from the heat, cover, and let stand for 30 minutes. Return the pan to the heat, return to a boil, and mix in the olive oil, salt, couscous, and raisins. Remove from the heat, cover, and let stand for 30 minutes.

2
Stir in or top with the fresh mint. Serve and enjoy.
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