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Indian Curry Couscous with Broccoli and Edamame Recipe
Indian curry couscous with broccoli and edamame offers a quick and light fusion meal that perfectly combines Mediterranean grains with aromatic Indian spices. This vegetarian stir-fry style dish provides a healthy alternative to traditional heavy curries while maintaining bold flavors. The combination of tender couscous, crisp broccoli, and protein-rich edamame creates a nutritionally balanced meal. This versatile recipe easily adapts to include chicken for non-vegetarians while keeping the core Indian flavors intact. Perfect for busy weeknights when you want something healthy, satisfying, and full of exotic flavors.
A quick, light couscous stir-fry with Indian flavors. Great for vegetarians, but easily adapted into a chicken dish. Feel free to substitute veggies any way you like. Other options include sliced zucchini, string beans, eggplant, carrots, snow peas, and celery. Also try adding sesame seeds, flax seeds, or sesame seeds towards the end of stir-frying. Can be served with plain yogurt.
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
3
Yield:
3 servings
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Ingredients
1 cup vegetable broth
½ cup couscous
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 teaspoon ajwain (carom) seeds
1 clove garlic, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon curry powder
½ teaspoon hing powder (asafoetida)
1 pinch chili powder (Optional)
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1 (12 ounce) package frozen shelled edamame (green soybeans)
1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets
sea salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
Directions
Bring the vegetable broth to a boil in a saucepan. Add couscous and reduce heat to medium; simmer until broth is absorbed and couscous is tender, about 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Heat canola oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ajowan seeds.
When seeds begin to sputter, stir in garlic and reduce heat to medium.
Stir turmeric, curry powder, hing powder, chili powder, and cinnamon into the garlic mixture until garlic is browned, about 3 minutes.
Cook and stir edamame and broccoli in the spice mixture until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.
Drizzle sesame oil atop vegetables.
Spoon vegetables over couscous to serve.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 413 | Calories |
| 18g | Fat |
| 46g | Carbs |
| 22g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 3 | |
| Calories 413 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 18g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat 2g | 10% |
| Sodium 317mg | 14% |
| Total Carbohydrate 46g | 17% |
| Dietary Fiber 10g | 36% |
| Total Sugars 3g | |
| Protein 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin C 123mg | 137% |
| Calcium 303mg | 23% |
| Iron 7mg | 41% |
| Potassium 1122mg | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
