I created this Vegan Cherry and Leek Couscous recipe for a really easy to make salad to serve at my infamous barbecue cookouts. I don’t always have the time to prep loads of sides to enjoy with the meat and this recipe is really tasty and serves the time factor purpose.
Cooking couscous has never been easier, throw in some chopped dried cherries and a cup of thinly sliced leeks, dress with olive oil, white wine vinegar, salt and ground black pepper and you’re good to go!
To make Cherry and Leek Couscous, you will need the following ingredients:
In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil and add the couscous and cherries and stir so that it doesn’t stick. Reduce the heat and cover. Simmer for 12 minutes until the liquid is absorbed. Remove from the heat and place in a bowl.
In a medium skillet, over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Add the leek and sauté for 2 minutes.
Add the cooked leeks to the bowl of couscous and dress with vinegar, olive oil, salt and black pepper. Toss well to coat.
Garnish with chopped toasted walnuts.
This Cherry and Leek Couscous is a simple to make. I serve it as a side dish to most of my meat choices and the beautiful red cherries with the sautéed green leeks really make the colors pop in this one. Try it out and share your thoughts with us! Tag #cookmerecipes in your own pictures and posts on instagram and other social media sites!
Made this at my BBQ last weekend. Super easy and everyone loved it. Cherries and leeks are a game changer. Definitely adding this to my go-to sides!
I made this couscous for a barbecue. It was so simple and the flavors were amazing! My friends couldn’t believe it was vegan and it was a hit!
I made this couscous for a fam barbecue. It was super easy and everyone loved it! The cherries add a nice twist to the flavor. Will be making it again for sure.
Awesome!
Superb and easy.
I made this Vegan Cherry and Leek Couscous for my friends at a barbecue, and it was a hit! It was super easy to prepare, and everyone devoured it. The sweet cherries and leeks combined perfectly. I love how simple the recipe is, it saved me so much time and made me proud to serve it!
Delicious! Made this for a family barbecue and everyone loved it!
Super easy dish.
Simplicity at its finest. Perfect for my summer barbecues with family.
This recipe is quick. I made it for a family gathering and it was a wonderful side dish. The flavors blend perfectly, and they all loved it, even the meat lovers. It's such an easy way to impress everyone.
Superb and fresh!
This couscous is super easy! Made it for my fam cookout, and they loved it.
Delicious
Super simple and delish! Made it for our family get-togethers. Loved it!
Thank you! Approved!
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