Golden couscous with apricots & crispy onions

Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Health score
18%
Golden couscous with apricots & crispy onions
35 min.
6
1105kcal

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Craving a vibrant and flavorful side dish that's both vegetarian and vegan-friendly? Look no further than this Golden Couscous with Apricots & Crispy Onions! Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe transforms humble couscous into a star with its combination of sweet, savory, and aromatic flavors. Imagine tender couscous infused with warming turmeric and cinnamon, dotted with chewy apricots, and then taken to the next level with crunchy, golden onions. It's a symphony of textures and tastes that will leave you wanting more.

What makes this dish truly special is the clever technique used to prepare the onions. A quick steep in hot water with a touch of sugar not only mellows their sharpness but also transforms them into a beautiful rosy hue. These vibrant onions are then fried to crispy perfection, adding a delightful crunch and visual appeal to the couscous. Finished with a zesty lemon dressing and a sprinkle of fresh herbs, this Golden Couscous is a feast for the senses.

Perfect as a side dish for a gathering or a light meal on its own, this recipe is sure to impress your friends and family. With only 1105 kcal per serving and a simple cooking process, you can enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal without spending hours in the kitchen. So, grab your ingredients and get ready to experience a culinary adventure with this flavorful and visually stunning Golden Couscous with Apricots & Crispy Onions!

Ingredients

  • 500 couscous 
  •  vegetable cube 
  • tsp turmeric 
  • tsp ground cinnamon 
  • 100 apricot dried chopped
  •  onion red thinly sliced
  • tsp sugar 
  • 500 ml unrefined sunflower oil 
  •  lemon zest 
  • tbsp olive oil 
  • small bunch cilantro leaves chopped
  • small handful mint leaves chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Boil a kettle. Tip the couscous into a large bowl, crumble in the stock cube, then add the turmeric, cinnamon and apricots, and season well.
  2. Pour over 500ml boiling water, give everything a quick stir, then cover with cling film and leave for 5 mins.
  3. Put half the sliced onions in a bowl with a good pinch of salt and the sugar, pour over enough boiling water to cover and leave to steep for 10 mins. (This will remove some of the onions acidity and turn them a beautiful bright pink colour.)
  4. Heat enough oil to come about 5cm up the side of a deep saucepan. Once hot, fry the remaining onions in batches for 1-2 mins until golden and crispy.
  5. Drain on kitchen paper and sprinkle with salt.
  6. Use a fork to fluff up the couscous.
  7. Drain the steeped onions and stir through the couscous with the lemon zest and juice, olive oil and herbs. Tip onto a serving platter or bowl and scatter with the crispy onions and mint leaves.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1105kcal
Protein4.29%
Fat66.34%
Carbs29.37%

Properties

Glycemic Index
39.58
Glycemic Load
43.96
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
15.24826082976%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.21mg
Hesperetin
0.07mg
Apigenin
0.05mg
Luteolin
0.1mg
Isorhamnetin
2.76mg
Kaempferol
0.36mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
11.87mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1105.41kcal
55.27%
Fat:82.39g
126.75%
Saturated Fat:8.36g
52.28%
Carbohydrates:82.06g
27.35%
Net Carbohydrates:75.15g
27.33%
Sugar:12.06g
13.4%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:126.84mg
5.51%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:11.98g
23.96%
Vitamin E:33.02mg
220.11%
Manganese:0.91mg
45.34%
Fiber:6.91g
27.65%
Vitamin B3:3.48mg
17.39%
Phosphorus:172.94mg
17.29%
Copper:0.3mg
14.83%
Vitamin A:721.84IU
14.44%
Potassium:444.75mg
12.71%
Magnesium:50.21mg
12.55%
Vitamin B5:1.2mg
12.04%
Vitamin K:12.06µg
11.48%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.13%
Iron:1.89mg
10.5%
Vitamin B6:0.2mg
10%
Folate:30.81µg
7.7%
Vitamin C:6.31mg
7.64%
Zinc:0.91mg
6.04%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.82%
Calcium:51.41mg
5.14%
Selenium:0.71µg
1.02%