March 16, 2015
Check out a healthy favorite from Jen Wieman, president of our Young Professionals Council. This Sicilian Couscous recipe was adapted from Quick-Fix Vegetarian: Healthy Home-Cooked Meals in 30 Minutes or Less by Robin Robertson
Makes 3-4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 scallions, minced
- 3 cups of firmly packed fresh baby spinach
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 cups of vegetable broth
- 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking couscous
- 1/4 cup golden raisins
- 1 teaspoon of grated orange zest
- salt
- 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons of toasted pine nuts
- (I normally purchase the pine nut-flavored quick-cooking couscous)
Directions:
Heat the oil in a large skillet and add the scallions and spinach and cook to soften, 2-3 minutes. This should be done over medium heat. Add in red pepper flakes. Pour in broth and bring to a boil. Stir in the couscous and remove from the heat. Add in the raisins and orange zest. Add in salt to season. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with the parsley and pine nuts to serve.