Campfire Couscous

Recipe via Peanut Bureau of Canada

This healthy and easy-to-prepare couscous will satisfy your crew in a flash, and clean-up is a breeze. Prepared ahead of time, it’s a great option for a fuel-up after a long paddle or hike.

Prep time: 5 mins
Standing time: 5 mins
Yield:  3 cups (750 mL)

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp (15 mL) peanut oil
• 1 carrot, sliced
• 2 cups (500 mL) water
• 1 cup (250 mL) couscous
• ½ tsp (2 mL) salt
• ¼ tsp (1 mL) ground cumin
• ¼ tsp (1 mL) ginger
• Pinch cinnamon
• Pinch cayenne
• Pinch cloves
• Pinch ground coriander (optional)
• ¼ cup (60 mL) dried apricots or cranberries, slivered
• ¼ cup (60 mL) peanuts, coarsely chopped

Directions

1. Heat peanut oil in pot over medium heat. Add carrot, cooking just until tender. Add water and bring to a boil. Add couscous and spices and stir.
2. Cover and remove from heat. Let stand until liquid is absorbed, about 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in apricots or cranberries and peanuts.

Tips:

• Eliminate the salt and add half a bouillon cube to water instead.
• Chop a little onion and add to carrots while sautéing.
• A squeeze of lemon over the completed dish adds delicious flavour.