Dinner

Tunisian Couscous is for Dinner.

Tunisian Couscous takes several minutes to prepare.

Tunisian Couscous takes several minutes to cook.

Tunisian Couscous makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Tunisian Couscous are:

1 1/2 c dry couscous
1/2 tsp turmeric
1 T olive oil

1/2 c tomato paste
1 T hot pepper paste or 1 tsp cayenne powder
1 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp cumin
1 large carrot
1/4 c peas
1 medium potato, Quartered
1 chicken breast, chunked

Here is how you make Tunisian Couscous:

You will need a stove top double steamer.Mix couscous with oil and 1/2 tsp turmeric.. be sure that there are no chunks of couscous. the oil should keep the pieces separate. Place in top part of steamer.Mix 4 cups of water, tomato paste, pepper paste (or powder), turmeric and cumin in the bottom of the steamer. Add vegetables and meat.Heat until boiling, then reduce to a slow boil. Stir occasionally, and continue to cook (add water as needed) until meat and vegetables are tender, and couscous is fully steamed.Let sit 5 minutes to thicken the sauce.Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user AWLASS.

The nutritional information for Tunisian Couscous is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 231.1

• Total Fat: 1.1 g
• Cholesterol: 34.2 mg
• Sodium: 409.0 mg
• Total Carbs: 35.9 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.1 g
• Protein: 19.5 g