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Couscous with Currants & Roasted Yam


Couscous with Currants & Roasted Yam

May be served hot or cold.

Bring water and 2 tbs oil to boil. Add couscous, cover and remove from heat.

Heat 2 tbs oil in skillet over med/high heat. Add onion and sage and sauté until onion is translucent.

Combine couscous, onion mixture, currants, roasted yam, pumpkin seeds, parsley and vinegar.

Season to taste with salt and pepper.

By Matt Rodigheri

Ingredients
4 servings

  • 2.5 cups water
  • 2 cups couscous
  • .5 cup dried currants
  • .5 cup toasted pumpkin seeds
  • 2 tbs chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 large yam, peeled, diced, roasted
  • 1 tbs chopped fresh sage
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 4 tbs olive oil
  • 1 tbs champagne vinegar
  • salt and pepper to taste