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Couscous Pilaf With Saffron Cream

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Ingredients

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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon coriander seed
1/2 cup diced red bell peppers or 1/2 cup green bell pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 cups chicken stock
1 pinch saffron thread crushed
1 1/2 cups of uncooked couscous
4 tablespoons of chopped fresh thyme
2 eggs

Nutritional information

370.5
Calories
156 g
Calories From Fat
17.4 g
Total Fat
7.5 g
Saturated Fat
101 mg
Cholesterol
263.8 mg
Sodium
40.2 g
Carbs
2.7 g
Dietary Fiber
2.6 g
Sugars
12.7 g
Protein
230g
Serving Size

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Couscous Pilaf With Saffron Cream

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    • 50 min
    • Serves 6
    • Easy

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    Steps

    1
    Done

    Heat Oil in Pan Over Medium Heat and Fry Coriander Seeds Until Toasted. Add Bell Peppers, Cayenne and Cinnamon and Saut Until Tender (approximately 4 Minutes). Add Chicken Stock and Saffron Threads and Bring to a Boil. Stir in Couscous, Cover and Remove from Heat. Let It Sit Until All the Liquid Has Been Absorbed (approximately 10-15 Minutes). If the Liquid Is not Fully Absorbed After the Allotted Time, Return to Low Heat and Cook Until It Is Fully Absorbed. While Stirring Season With Salt and Pepper and Sprinkle With Chopped Baby Thyme, Cover and Refrigerate to Cool.

    2
    Done

    When the Couscous Has Cooled, Beat the Eggs Together and Fold Them Into the Couscous. Cover With Plastic Wrap and Refrigerate Again For 1/2 Hour.

    3
    Done

    Using Your Hands, Form Palm Sized Pancakes With the Mix and Place Them in a Hot, Oiled, Non-Stick Skillet. Brown on Both Sides, Remove from Pan and Place on a Paper Towel to Drain. Continue Until All the Mixture Has Been Used.

    4
    Done

    Plate the Couscous Pancakes With a Dollop of Saffron Cream on Top and Garnish With Mint.

    5
    Done

    While It Cools, Make the Saffron Cream by Combining the Cream Cheese, Sour Cream and Saffron Threads in a Blender and Mix Until Creamy.

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