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Pomegranate Couscous
Pomegranate Couscous reads umami 5.0, nutty 4.7 and fruity 4.6 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Middle Eastern main, about 25 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 5.4 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 5.7 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 2.3 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.3 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 6.0 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 3.8 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Umami 5.0 · Nutty 4.7 · Fruity 4.6 · Richness 4.5 · Salinity 4.0 · Sweetness 3.5 · Allium 3.3 · Floral 2.9 · Sourness 2.3 · Warm Spice 1.5 · Herbaceous 1.3 · Earthy 1.2 · Heat 0.9 · Bitterness 0.7
What's in it (7)
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 3/4 cup chopped shallots
- 3 cups Chicken Stock
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups couscous
- 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
- 1/4 cup pomegranate aerils
Time & effort: about 25 min · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 174 kcal, 5.8 g protein, 9.3 g fat, 24.2 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (2 steps)
- saute shallots in butter and cook for 3 minutes over medium heat. Add the chicken stock, salt and pepper. Raise the heat to high and bring the stock to a boil. Take off the heat and add the couscous. Cover the pan and let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Add the pine nuts and aerils to the couscous, stir and serve.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.