"Saffron, turmeric, and coriander lend exotic flavors to the couscous here, which is also seasoned with garlic and hot pepper as it "cooks" and then combined with a mixture of finely chopped (in a food processor) bell pepper, cucumber, tomato, carrot, cilantro, and red chile pepper. Crisped bacon bit..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 3/4 cups couscous
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1 1/2 cups boiling water
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1 teaspoon saffron or turmeric
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1 tablespoon coriander seeds
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1 tablespoon garlic pepper
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salt to taste
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2 1/2 ounces bacon strips
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1 red bell pepper seeds removed
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1 cucumber peeled and seeds removed
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3 tomatoes peeled and seeds removed
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1 carrot peeled
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1 bunch fresh coriander
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1 red chili pepper large
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extra virgin olive oil to taste
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red wine vinegar to taste