Mediterranean Style Couscous Recipes

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MEDITERRANEAN COUSCOUS

With garlic, tomatoes and Parmesan cheese, it's a great side dish for just about any entrée. "It relies on a boxed item to get started; then it's just a matter of adding a few ingredients," says Elizabeth Tomlinson of Morgantown, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8



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Steps:

  • In a small skillet, saute onion in 1 tablespoon oil for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the water, contents of seasoning packet from couscous mix, bouillon and remaining oil. Bring to a boil. , Stir in onion mixture and couscous. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Stir in tomatoes and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 676mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 teaspoons minced garlic
1-1/4 cups water
1 package (5.6 ounces) couscous with toasted pine nuts
1-1/2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

MEDITERRANEAN COUSCOUS

Many years ago I tried this lemon flavoured couscous in a Moroccan restaurant. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I searched for some time to find a few recipes that came close and I have come up with something very close and just as enjoyable for me and my friends!

Provided by Kim A. Heaphy

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11



Mediterranean Couscous image

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients EXCEPT couscous in a pot. Bring to a boil uncovered.
  • Remove from heat and immediately stir in couscous. Let stand 5 minutes, covered.
  • Fluff with a fork **Important** or it turns to a brick!
  • Can be served hot or chill to make a wonderful salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.3, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 3.6, Sodium 326.7, Carbohydrate 40.2, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 3, Protein 8.8

2 cups chicken stock
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon lemon rind, grated
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup green bell pepper, finely diced
1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
1/4 cup carrot, finely diced
1/4 cup red onion, finel diced (optional)
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1 cup couscous

MEDITERRANEAN COUSCOUS

Provided by Claire Robinson

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6



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Steps:

  • Put the couscous in a large mixing bowl. Put the chicken stock and apricots in a saucepan, season with salt and pepper, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Pour the boiling liquid over the couscous, and shake the bowl to moisten every grain. Sprinkle the olives and scallions over the top and cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap. Let stand 10 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed.
  • To serve, season the couscous with salt and pepper and fluff with a fork. Serve warm or at room temperature.

1 1/2 cup instant couscous
2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
4 ounces dried apricots, about 12, finely diced
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, chopped
3 scallions, thinly sliced

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