Couscous 'Plov' Skillet

Name: Couscous 'Plov' Skillet
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Central Asian
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 0.5 yellow onion (medium, chopped); 1 clove garlic (minced); 0.5 pound ground pork; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander; 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 cup matchstick carrots; 0.5 cup chicken broth; 0.5 cup quick-cooking couscous; 0.75 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground); 2 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped)

A quick and fragrant Central Asian-inspired 'plov' made with ground pork, spices, carrots, and quick-cooking couscous, served with a refreshing simple carrot salad.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 18 min
Total: 28 min
Servings: 2
Cuisine: Central Asian
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $3.30/serving

Dietary

Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
0.5 yellow onion (medium, chopped)
1 clove garlic (minced)
0.5 pound ground pork
1 teaspoon ground cumin
0.5 teaspoon ground coriander
0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup matchstick carrots
0.5 cup chicken broth
0.5 cup quick-cooking couscous
0.75 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
2 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped)

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 chopped yellow onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
Stir in 1 clove minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Add 1/2 pound ground pork, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
Stir in 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander, and 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add 1 cup matchstick carrots and 1/2 cup chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
Stir in 1/2 cup quick-cooking couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and couscous is fluffy.
Fluff the couscous with a fork. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, and stir in 1 tablespoon lemon juice. In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice with 1/4 cup matchstick carrots (reserved from original cup) and a pinch of salt for a simple quick salad.
Serve the couscous 'plov' skillet with the fresh carrot salad. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.

Notes

Ensure you use quick-cooking couscous to meet the time constraint. Feel free to add a handful of raisins for a traditional touch.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 490
Protein: 30 g
Carbohydrates: 48 g
Fat: 20 g
Fiber: 7 g
Sodium: 590 mg
Saturated Fat: 7 g
Sugar: 6 g
Cholesterol: 75 mg