Couscous Pilaf with Saffron Cream
| Yield: | 6 Servings |
| Categories: | Indian |
| Pilaf: | ||
| 1 | tb | Extra virgin olive oil |
| 1/2 | ts | Coriander seeds |
| 2/3 | c | Diced red bell pepper |
| 1/4 | ts | Cayenne |
| 1/4 | ts | Ground cinnamon |
| 3 | c | Water or vegetable stock |
| 1 1/2 | c | Uncooked couscous |
| Salt and pepper -- to taste | ||
| 4 | tb | Chopped fresh mint |
| (or 2tbl chopped fresh | ||
| Thyme) | ||
| Saffron Cream: | ||
| 1/2 | c | Neufchatel cheese or cream |
| Cheese | ||
| 1/3 | c | Low-fat yogurt |
| pn | Saffron threads -- crushed |
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