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10–12 Portions
Sides / Grain & Fruit Side Dishes
Heat 2 Tbsp. olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add 2 Tbsp. chopped shallots and 1 Tbsp. ginger puree; sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
Add 2½ cups prepared RC No Added MSG Harvest Vegetable Base broth and ½ cup raisins to the saucepan. Bring mixture to a rapid boil so raisins begin to plump up.
Stir in 2 cups dry couscous. Stir briefly, cover tightly with a lid, immediately remove from heat, and allow to rest undisturbed for 5 minutes until liquid is fully absorbed.
Uncover and fluff couscous gently with a fork. Add 1 peeled, small diced apple, ¼ cup applesauce, ¼ tsp. cinnamon, a pinch of nutmeg, and ¼ cup chopped walnuts. Mix thoroughly and serve warm alongside roasted poultry, pork chops, or seasonal entrees.
Vegetable Base Foundation: Steeping grain in RC No Added MSG Harvest Vegetable Base introduces rich, roasted root-vegetable notes that perfectly anchor the sweet apples, raisins, and warm baking spices.
Textural Contrast: Folding in fresh diced raw apples and applesauce after steeping preserves a crisp bite while providing natural moisture that keeps the couscous light and fluffy on steam tables.
Menu Pairing Suggestions: Excellent as an autumn/winter starch accompaniment for roast turkey, cider-glazed pork tenderloin, grilled chicken, or stuffed acorn squash.
