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Spicy Couscous with Yogurt

Prep Time : 25 minutes

Cook Time : 25 minutes

Servings : 4

 

Ingredients

  • Pinch of saffron
  • 1 cup whole-wheat couscous
  • 2 tablespoons harissa
  • ¼ cup red-wine vinegar
  • ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup almonds, chopped
  • 1 cup Athina Original Greek Yogurt
  • 4 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
  • Pinch of Aleppo pepper

 

Method

  1. In a medium pot, bring 1¼ cups water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the saffron and the couscous, reduce the heat to low and simmer until the couscous absorbs all the water, 15 to 20 minutes.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk the harissa with the vinegar to combine. Gradually add the oil, whisking constantly to combine. Season with salt.
  3. Toss the warm couscous with the harissa vinaigrette to coat. Add the almonds and toss to combine.
  4. To serve, divide the couscous among plates, then top each with ¼ cup yogurt, 1 tablespoon mint and a pinch of Aleppo pepper.