Best Apple Cinnamon Couscous Recipes

APPLE CINNAMON COUSCOUS

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I came up with this recipe one morning when I had a bunch of apples and some leftover couscous from the night before, it turned out so yummy. Great for camping!

Provided by Natalie Tamminga

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 c water
1 c couscous, uncooked
3 apples, cored and diced
1/4 c brown sugar, packed
2 Tbsp cinnamon
1/4 c butter
1/2 c chopped pecans
1/4 c raisins

Steps:

1. Prepare couscous according to package directions.
2. In a large frying pan, melt butter over medium heat. In a medium bowl combine apples, brown sugar and cinnamon until apples are coated. Add apples to butter in pan.
3. Cover and cook on low for 10 minutes or until apples are starting to get tender. Add pecans, cook a little longer. Add raisins and cooked couscous until combined. Top with additional brown sugar, if desired. Serve warm

CINNAMON ISRAELI COUSCOUS

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Cinnamon adds warmth to quick and delicious Israeli couscous. Makes a nice Thanksgiving side dish and goes great with a caramel Porter or other seasonal dark beer.

Provided by Lenny

Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegan Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large chopped onion
2 cups Israeli couscous, uncooked
2 ½ cups water
1 tablespoon vegetable bouillon base (such as Better Than Bouillon® Vegetable Base), or more to taste
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 bay leaf
1 cup dried cranberries
½ cup chopped broccoli
½ cup chopped almonds
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, or to taste

Steps:

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; stir in onion. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add couscous and stir until light brown.
Add water, bouillon, cinnamon, garam masala, and bay leaf; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed, 8 to 10 minutes. Add cranberries, broccoli, and almonds, and allow to steam under the lid until softened, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with parsley. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.1 calories, Carbohydrate 46.2 g, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 196.5 mg, Sugar 11 g

ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH APPLES, CRANBERRIES AND HERBS

Israeli Couscous with Apples, Cranberries and Herbs image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups Israeli couscous (or barley or orzo)
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 medium green apple, diced
1 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted, see Cook's Note
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

For the couscous: In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil on medium-high heat. Add the couscous and cook, stirring occasionally until slightly browned and aromatic, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 to12 minutes or until the liquid has evaporated. Transfer the cooked couscous to a large bowl and set aside to cool. Add the parsley, rosemary, thyme, apple, dried cranberries, and almonds.
For the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, maple syrup, salt, and pepper. Whisk in the olive oil until smooth. Pour the vinaigrette over the couscous and toss to coat evenly.