Go Back
–+ servings
Slow Cooker Curry Couscous – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Slow Cooker Curry Couscous

A warm, flavorful, and easy set-it-and-forget-it meal featuring tender summer squash, aromatic curry, and fluffy couscous, all made in the slow cooker.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 serving
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 14.5-ounce / 411 g (14.5 oz) cans petite diced tomatoes with jalapeños, undrained
  • 2 cups (300 g / 10.6 oz) coarsely chopped yellow summer squash or zucchini, about 2 small
  • 2 cups (475 ml) water
  • 1 large onion, cut into thin wedges
  • 2 5.7-ounce / 162 g (5.7 oz) packages curry-flavor couscous mix
  • 1 cup (115 g / 4.1 oz) chopped toasted slivered almonds
  • ½ cup (75 g / 2.65 oz) raisins, optional
  • Fresh cilantro sprigs, optional for garnish
  • Boost the veggie content by adding a can of drained and rinsed chickpeas or 1 cup (240 ml) of chopped carrots along with the squash and onion.
  • For a deeper curry flavor, add 1 teaspoon (5 ml / 0.2 fl oz) of garam masala or your favorite curry powder along with the seasoning packets at the beginning.
  • Instead of almonds, try toasted cashews or pumpkin seeds for a different crunch. A dollop of plain yogurt also brightens up the flavors before serving.

Method
 

  1. In a 3 ½ or 4-quart slow cooker, combine the undrained tomatoes, squash, water, onion, and the seasoning packets from the couscous mixes.
  2. Cover and cook on the low-heat setting for 4 to 6 hours or on the high-heat setting for 2 to 3 hours, until vegetables are tender.
  3. Turn off the cooker.
  4. Stir in the dry couscous from both packages, ensuring it is submerged in the liquid.
  5. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. The couscous will absorb the liquid and become fluffy.
  6. Fluff the couscous mixture with a fork and serve topped with toasted almonds and, if desired, raisins and fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 10gFat: 9g

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!