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Recipe Ingredients:
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1 Cup
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Spinach Couscous
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1 1/4 Cups
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Chicken or Vegetable Stock
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2 tsp.
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Butter
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1/2 tsp.
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Cajun Seasoning Mix (such as Tony Chachere's)*
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1pinch
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Saffron Threads
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1/4 Cup
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Dried Currants
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Cooking Directions: |
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1.
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Bring Stock, Butter, Cajun Seasoning Mix and Saffron to boil in a saucepan. Boil for 2 minutes.
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2.
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Reduce to simmer and add Dried Currants - let simmer for 1 minute.
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3.
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Remove from heat and quickly stir in Spinach Couscous.
Cover and let mixture stand for 5-8 minutes.
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4.
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Uncover and fluff cooked Couscous with a fork, add additional Cajun Seasoning to taste and serve.
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5.
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Note: Dried Cranberries or Cherries work great as well and can be substituted for the Currants. Dice into small pieces before adding to the stock.
*A variety of Cajun Seasoning Mixes are available at most major grocery stores.
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