I use my slow cooker year round. How about you?
I know some of you are quick to use your slow cooker in the winter months, but tend to shy away from it during the summer. The truth is between the grill and the slow cooker, I seldom turn on my oven this time of the year. It sure helps to keep the house cooler and save on those air conditioning bills:)
This couscous recipe is a favorite lunch, dinner or side dish especially when those summer vegetables start coming in. It utilizes fresh squash (or zucchini), onions and jalapenos to create a real flavor experience. Our Farmer’s Market is open now, so I’m enjoying picking up those spring veggies that we love so much.
Thanks for joining me for this week’s Crock Pot Wednesday. I’m looking forward to hearing how you continue to use your slow cooker during these warmer months. Be sure to sign up with Mister Linky below.
Curried Couscous with Vegetables
1 large onion, cut in thin wedges
2 cups coarsely chopped yellow summer squash
or zucchini
2 14.5-ounce cans Rotel (I use fresh salsa when I have it.)
2 cups water
2 5.7-ounce packages curry-flavor couscous mix
1 cup copped toasted slivered almonds
1/2 cup raisins (optional) Hubby isn’t a raisin fan so I sometimes use dried cranberries or currants.) Fresh cilantro sprigs
2 cups coarsely chopped yellow summer squash
or zucchini
2 14.5-ounce cans Rotel (I use fresh salsa when I have it.)
2 cups water
2 5.7-ounce packages curry-flavor couscous mix
1 cup copped toasted slivered almonds
1/2 cup raisins (optional) Hubby isn’t a raisin fan so I sometimes use dried cranberries or currants.) Fresh cilantro sprigs
In a 3 1/2 or 4-quart slow cooker, combine onion, summer squash, undrained tomatoes, water and seasoning packets from couscous mixes.
Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours or on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours. Stir in couscous. Turn off slow cooker. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with fork.
To serve, sprinkle each serving with almonds and, if desired, raisins. If desired, garnish with cilantro sprigs.
Courtesy of Ultimate Slow Cooker
Linked to: Tasty Tuesdays, Tempt My Tummy Tuesdays and Tuesdays at the Table.
I LOVE curry and couscous! I make this at our house all the time. A lot of times I’ll just use whatever veggies or beans we have around. I have yet to use fresh cilantro though. That sounds like it would be delicious. I’ll have to try that next time.
Delicious!!
Almost forgot to link this week. Thank goodness I didn’t. The couscous and other recipes look great! Looking forward to trying them.
I just used my crock pot on Monday.
This recipe looks completely wonderful! I don’t think that ever ever made cous cous in my kitchen, let alone in the crock pot. I’ll have to give this a try. YUM!
I left BBQ ribs for the crock pot and hope the link comes up. I think I did something wrong with the Mr Linky.
Just tried my link again…..can you help!
http://www.tinaculbertson.blogspot.com
Happy Pink Saturday, Debbie. We’ve been pinking together for almost a year now. Thank you for everything you do to make Pink Saturday special.