Ingredients

  • 1 large yellow bell pepper, diced
  • 1 medium sweet onion, finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 2 1/4 cups fresh corn, cut whole kernel
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup couscous, uncooked
  • 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

Method

  • Saute the yellow bell pepper and onion in 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet until the vegetables are tender. Add the corn, and saute 4 minutes. Stir in the salt and pepper; remove from the heat, and set the yellow bell pepper mixture aside.
  • Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the remaining 2 tbsp olive oil, couscous, turmeric, and cumin. Remove from the heat, and cover. Let stand for 5 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.
  • Gently stir in the reserved yellow bell pepper mixture.
  • Serve hot as a side, or at room temperature as a salad.