Saffron Couscous With Peas And Mint Recipes

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COUSCOUS WITH PEAS AND MINT

Steam frozen peas with the couscous to make this quick side dish even quicker.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7



Couscous with Peas and Mint image

Steps:

  • Put the couscous and peas in a large bowl and add 1 1/2 cups boiling water. Stir to combine and then cover with plastic wrap. Set aside to steam for 5 minutes.
  • Uncover the bowl, fluff with a fork and set aside to cool, about 10 minutes. Toss in the mint, olive oil, lemon zest and juice, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes.

One 7.6-ounce box couscous
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup mint leaves, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Zest and juice from 1/2 lemon
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Crushed red pepper flakes, for garnish

COUSCOUS WITH PEAS AND MINT

Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 12m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6



Couscous with Peas and Mint image

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan over high heat, bring 2 1/2 cups of water to a boil. Add the frozen peas, and boil for 1 minute. Stir in the couscous and butter; turn off the heat. Cover the pan and let rest for 5 minutes.
  • Add the mint and lemon juice to the couscous and fluff with a fork. Taste and season with salt and pepper, if necessary.

1 cup frozen peas
2 cups couscous
3 tablespoons butter
3 sprigs fresh mint, finely chopped
1/2 lemon, juiced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

SAFFRON COUSCOUS WITH FRESH PEAS AND CHIVES

Categories     Vegetable     Side     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Saffron     Pea     Spring     Chive     Couscous     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6



Saffron Couscous with Fresh Peas and Chives image

Steps:

  • Bring chicken broth to simmer in medium saucepan. Add peas and cook just until tender, about 2 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer peas to bowl. Add 2 tablespoons butter and saffron threads to broth and bring to boil. Remove from heat. Add couscous; stir to blend. Cover tightly and let stand until liquid is absorbed and couscous is tender, about 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with fork. Gently mix in chives and peas. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer couscous to large bowl.

1 (14 1/2-ounce) can low-salt chicken broth
1 1/2 cups shelled fresh peas or frozen peas
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
Pinch of saffron threads
1 1/4 cups couscous
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives

COUSCOUS WITH PEAS, PROSCIUTTO AND MINT

Steam couscous and thawed peas for 5 minutes, then toss with savory prosciutto and refreshing mint for a super quick meal.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7



Couscous with Peas, Prosciutto and Mint image

Steps:

  • Bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil in a small pot. Put the couscous and peas in a large bowl and pour the water over them. Stir once and then cover the top of the bowl with aluminum foil. Set aside to steam for 5 minutes.
  • Uncover the bowl, fluff with a fork and set aside to cool, about 10 minutes. Toss in the prosciutto, mint, lemon juice and zest, oil, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve at room temperature with lemon slices.

One 7.6-ounce box plain or whole wheat couscous
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto (6 to 7 slices), cut into thin strips
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice plus 3/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest and thin slices of lemon, for serving
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

COUSCOUS WITH PEAS, PROSCIUTTO AND MINT

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8



Couscous with Peas, Prosciutto and Mint image

Steps:

  • Bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil in a small pot. Put the couscous and peas in a large bowl and pour the water over them. Stir once and then cover the top of the bowl with aluminum foil. Set aside to steam for 5 minutes.
  • Uncover the bowl, fluff with a fork and set aside to cool, about 10 minutes. Toss in the prosciutto, mint, lemon juice, olive oil, lemon zest, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve at room temperature.

One 7.6-ounce box plain or whole-wheat couscous
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto (6 to 7 slices), cut into thin strips
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

COUSCOUS WITH PINE NUTS AND MINT

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9



Couscous With Pine Nuts and Mint image

Steps:

  • Heat the oil and butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook over medium-low heat for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender but not browned. Add the stock and bring to a boil. Stir in the couscous, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and remove from the heat. Cover the pot tightly and allow the couscous to steam for 10 minutes. Fluff the couscous with a fork and stir in the mint and pine nuts. Taste for seasonings and add about 1 teaspoon salt, depending on the saltiness of the stock, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Serve hot.

2 tablespoons good olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 cup chopped yellow onion
3 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
1 1/2 cups couscous
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup julienned fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted

COUSCOUS PRIMAVERA

This is a healthy, delicious, and easy side dish that takes about 10 minutes to make. I'm borrowing the name from Pasta Primavera which, like this recipe, takes advantage of fresh, seasonal, green produce.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Peas

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12



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Steps:

  • Combine couscous, green onion, jalapeno, olive oil, cumin, cayenne pepper, and black pepper in a large bowl; stir until olive oil is completely incorporated.
  • Bring vegetable stock, asparagus, and peas to a boil in a saucepan over high heat.
  • Pour stock, asparagus, and peas over couscous mixture; shake bowl to settle couscous into liquid. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork, then stir in mint and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Carbohydrate 53.7 g, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 10.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 163.7 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

2 cups dry couscous
½ cup chopped green onions
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, finely diced
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 pinch ground black pepper
2 cups vegetable stock
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1 cup shelled fresh or thawed frozen peas
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

PEA AND MINT COUSCOUS

Categories     Herb     Pasta     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Spring     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Vegan     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 2 as a side dish

Number Of Ingredients 6



Pea and Mint Couscous image

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan bring water to a boil with salt. Add peas and return water to a boil. Stir in couscous and cover pan. Immediately remove pan from heat and let couscous stand, covered, 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork and stir in mint, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste.

2/3 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup frozen peas
2/3 cup couscous
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

SAFFRON COUSCOUS WITH PEAS AND MINT

Categories     Side     Quick & Easy

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7



SAFFRON COUSCOUS WITH PEAS AND MINT image

Steps:

  • Combine broth, peas, butter, and saffron in heavy large saucepan. Bring to boil over high heat, occasionally stirring until butter melts. Mix in couscous. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand until broth is absorbed and couscous is tender, about 12 minutes. Fluff with fork; mix in green onions and mint. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Mound in bowl.

2 3/4 cups low salt chicken or vegetable broth
1 10 oz. package frozen peas
3 TBLSP butter
1/4 tsp. saffron threads, crumbled
2 cups plain couscous (about 10 oz.)
2 green onions, chopped
3 TBLSP chopped fresh mint

SAFFRON & RAISIN COUSCOUS WITH FRESH MINT

Make and share this Saffron & Raisin Couscous With Fresh Mint recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Az B8990

Categories     African

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7



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Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil and add the saffron. Remove from the heat, cover, and let stand for 30 minutes.
  • Return the pan to the heat, bring to a boil, and mix in the olive oil, salt, couscous, and raisins.Remove from the heat, cover, and let stand for 30 minutes.
  • Using a fork and your fingertips, fluff the couscous to separate the grains. Taste and adjust the seasonings. Stir in the mint.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.

1 1/2 cups water
3/8 teaspoon saffron thread
3/4 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
3/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups couscous
1/4 cup raisins
2 1/4 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint

SAFFRON COUSCOUS WITH FRESH PEAS AND CHIVES

Make and share this Saffron Couscous With Fresh Peas and Chives recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6



Saffron Couscous With Fresh Peas and Chives image

Steps:

  • Bring chicken broth to simmer in medium saucepan.
  • Add peas and cook just until tender, about 2 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer peas to bowl.
  • Add 2 tablespoons butter and saffron threads to broth and bring to boil. Remove from heat.
  • Add couscous; stir to blend. Cover tightly and let stand until liquid is absorbed and couscous is tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Fluff couscous with fork. Gently mix in chives and peas.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer couscous to large bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.6, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 80, Carbohydrate 51.1, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 3.3, Protein 12.1

1 (14 1/2 ounce) can low sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 cups shelled fresh peas or 1 1/2 cups frozen peas
2 tablespoons butter
1 pinch saffron thread
1 1/4 cups couscous
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives

SAFFRON COUSCOUS

A light side dish or a great lunch box salad. The addition of saffron makes it just interesting enough!

Provided by toastyfrenchy

Categories     Side Dish

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11



Saffron Couscous image

Steps:

  • Combine warm water and saffron together in a bowl.
  • Mix couscous and vegetable broth together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove saucepan from heat, cover saucepan, and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork and transfer to a bowl.
  • Stir saffron mixture, celery, currants, olive oil, lemon juice, harissa, cumin, and sea salt into couscous. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.7 g, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 236.3 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

2 tablespoons warm water
5 saffron threads, or more to taste
1 cup couscous
1 cup vegetable broth
1 celery stalk, diced
¼ cup dried currants
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon harissa, or to taste
½ teaspoon ground cumin
sea salt to taste

SAFFRON COUSCOUS WITH PEAS AND MINT

Categories     Vegetable

Yield 6 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 7



SAFFRON COUSCOUS WITH PEAS AND MINT image

Steps:

  • Combine broth, peas, butter, and saffron in heavy large saucepan. Bring to boil over high heat, occasionally stirring until butter melts. Mix in couscous. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand until broth is absorbed and couscous is tender, about 12 minutes. Fluff with fork; mix in green onions and mint. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Mound in bowl.

2¾ cups low-salt chicken broth
1 10oz package frozen peas
3 Tbsp butter
¼ tsp saffron threads, crumbled
2 cups plain couscous (about 10 oz)
2 green onions, chopped
3 Tbsp chopped fresh mint

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