Best Carnival Couscous Recipes

Carnival Couscous image

Provided by weekend cooker

Categories Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 dishes, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (5 2/3 ounce) box chicken and herb couscous mix
1/4 cup margarine
1 red sweet bell pepper, cut into tiny pieces
1 yellow squash, seeded, cut into tiny pieces
1 cup fresh broccoli florets, finely chopped
1 cup chopped celery
3/4 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

.Cook couscous according to package directions, but omit butter called for on box.
With margarine in saucepan, saute pepper, squash, broccoli, and celery and cook about 10 minutes or till vegetables are almost tender.
Combine couscous, vegetables, and seasonings and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.2, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 96.7, Carbohydrate 5.3, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2.9, Protein 1.7

Summer Garden Couscous Salad image

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 medium ears sweet corn, husks removed
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
1 cup uncooked couscous
1 medium cucumber, halved and sliced
1-1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup chopped red onion
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Place corn in a Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil; cover and cook for 6-9 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5-10 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside to cool slightly., In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, tomatoes, cheese, onion and parsley. Drain corn and immediately place in ice water. Drain and pat dry; cut the kernels from the cobs. Add to cucumber mixture. Stir in couscous., In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lemon juice and seasonings. Pour over couscous mixture; toss to coat. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until chilled.

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