LEMON COUSCOUS
This is light and fresh and accompanies fish (i.e. habanero-lime butter grilled salmon) and chicken well. It is a refreshing change to the rice or potato side dish, and everyone always loves it.
Provided by redveeder
Categories Side Dish
Time 15m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Stir chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, butter, and salt together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Add couscous to the liquid and stir to coat completely. Place a cover on the saucepan, remove from heat, and let couscous soak in hot liquid until the moisture is mostly absorbed, about 5 minutes.
- Fluff couscous with a fork. Stir pimento peppers, pine nuts, and parsley into the couscous.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.6 calories, Carbohydrate 33.2 g, Cholesterol 11.8 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 549.4 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
VEGETABLE COUSCOUS
Looking for a different way to serve vegetables? These tiny pasta granules act like a magnet, pulling together the flavors of the chicken broth and vitamin-rich veggies. Carrots, celery, peppers and zucchini add fresh crunch and bright color.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute the carrots, celery, onion and peppers in oil for 5-6 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add the next five ingredients. , Stir in couscous. Add broth; bring to a boil. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5-8 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 513mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
LEMONY COUSCOUS
Inspired by Sackville Girl's recipe for Lemon Couscous, but different enough to post another recipe. I've allowed for standing time in the cooking time. Omit the butter and add additonal oil for a vegan dish.
Provided by JustJanS
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the onion and cook until just softened, not coloured.
- Add the green pepper and saute until it turns a bright green.
- Add the currants, lemon, roasted red pepper, couscous and stockpowder and combine well.
- Remove from heat.
- Pour over the boiling water and stir again.
- Cover and allow to stand for 3-5 minutes or until water is absorbed and couscous has swelled.
- Add the butter and stir over a very low heat for a further 2-3 minutes.
- Stir through the lemon thyme and serve at once.
TOASTED ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH VEGETABLES AND LEMON-BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE
Steps:
- Heat large saute pan on grates of the grill over medium heat. Add couscous and toast until lightly golden brown.
- Bring 6 cups of water to a boil over high heat, add 1 tablespoon salt and toasted couscous and cook until al dente. Drain well and place in a large bowl. Add grilled vegetables, olives, basil, and vinaigrette and toss until combined; season with salt and pepper. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving or cover and refrigerate.
- Whisk shallot, juice, zest, vinegars, and salt and pepper together in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in oil until emulsified.
VEGETABLE COUSCOUS WITH CHICKPEAS & PRESERVED LEMONS
Moroccan cooking makes great use of humble vegetables, like in this veggie stew from John Torode
Provided by John Torode
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- For the broth, bring the stock to a simmer in a large pan. Add the harissa and vegetables, bring back to the boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 mins. Add the figs and continue to cook for 5 mins more until the veg is tender.
- Meanwhile, put the couscous and half the chickpeas into a bowl, add the butter, and season. Pour 350ml boiling water over the couscous, cover with cling film, leave aside for 10 mins, then fluff up with a fork.
- In a separate bowl, combine the red onion, spring onions, harissa, olive oil, remaining chickpeas, lemon juice and coriander, then mix into the couscous. Pile onto a large deep serving dish, ladle over the braised vegetables and broth, and sprinkle with the preserved lemons and chopped mint.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 418 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 62 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 28 grams sugar, Fiber 11 grams fiber, Protein 9 grams protein, Sodium 1.6 milligram of sodium
LEMONY VEGETABLE COUSCOUS
This amazing recipe for couscous was given to me by a French buddy of mine. It's great either warm or cold. Enjoy
Provided by Hadice
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Prepare the couscous per package instructions with the 2 cups of broth.
- Dice vegetables and chop mint (if zucchini are small, use 4).
- In a large skillet or pot, heat 2 tbsp of oil and butter if desired. Add onions and cook until just soft, add peppers and cook about half way. Add zucchini and continue to cook until vegetables are soft.
- Season vegetables with the juice of one lemon, evoo, salt, pepper, a handful of mint and a dash of cumin.
- When couscous if finished, add some butter, evoo, salt, pepper, dash of cumin, and another handful of mint. Fluff with a fork.
- Combine couscous and vegetables in a bowl. Add juice of the second lemon, half a can of chickpeas and the two diced tomatoes. Drizzle with evoo and season to taste. Can be served warm or cold. Enjoy.
- Note- vegans can omit butter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.8, Fat 9.6, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 165.4, Carbohydrate 53.6, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 4.4, Protein 10.1
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