COUSCOUS SALAD WITH TURMERIC, CHICKPEA AND TOMATO
Turmeric highlights the golden hue of couscous while adding a welcome bit of flavor. The grains are paired with tomatoes, which have been left to sit in red wine and vinegar, infusing them with flavor and making the dressing even more juicy for the couscous-chickpea mix. If you want the onion to be nice and crisp and to take its raw edge off, put the slices in a bowl of ice and water before you cook the couscous. Drain them right before tossing them in. You can add even more crunch by topping the salad with sliced celery or chiles, if you like your food spicy. Either thinly sliced fresh chiles, such as fresno or jalapeños, or preserved ones, like peppadews or hot cherry, work well.
Provided by Genevieve Ko
Categories dinner, lunch, grains and rice, main course
Time 15m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine the turmeric, 2 tablespoons oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt with 2 cups water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in the couscous, cover, and remove from the heat. Let stand for at least 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk the vinegar with the remaining 1/4 cup oil and a generous pinch each of salt and pepper in a very large bowl. Add the tomatoes and chickpeas and stir to coat.
- When the couscous is ready, scrape with a fork to fluff into bits. Pour into the tomato mixture, along with the onion, arugula and half the cheese. Fold gently until well mixed, then season to taste with salt and pepper, and dress with additional oil and vinegar, if desired.
- Divide among dishes and top with the remaining feta and the celery or chile, if using.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 341, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 346 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
MOROCCAN CHICKPEA AND VEGETABLE STEW WITH COUSCOUS
This is delicious stew. Very flavorful from the spices, but not too spicy, just right. There is no meat in it, and you most likely won't miss it, as the chickpeas are very "meaty" themselves. But I don't see why you couldn't add some meat if you really wanted to. It also goes from prep to table in about 30 minutes, great for weeknight dinners. From Cooking Light.
Provided by ciao4293
Categories Stew
Time 29m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large skillet on medium high heat.
- Add the zucchini, onion, carrot and garlic.
- Saute 5 minutes.
- (For a time-saver, use the matchstick carrots from the produce department) Stir in the broth, and the next 9 ingredients, and bring to a boil.
- Cover, reduce the heat, and simmer for 8 minutes or until tender.
- Stir occasionally.
- While the stew simmers, bring the 1 1/2 cups water to a boil, stir in couscous, and remove from heat.
- Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
- Serve stew over couscous.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.9, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 781.1, Carbohydrate 67, Fiber 10.2, Sugar 6.4, Protein 13.5
CHICKPEA AND COUSCOUS DELIGHT
This simple recipe is so enjoyable, I tend to make it frequently when I find I don't have time to make anything else!
Provided by Jennifer
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegan Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring water to boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in couscous, and remove from heat. Cover, and let stand about 5 minutes, until liquid has been absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
- In a large bowl, mix couscous and garbanzo beans. Toss in tomatoes and cucumbers. Stir olive oil and vinegar into the mixture. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.7 calories, Carbohydrate 29.3 g, Fat 0.9 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 144.8 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
ISRAELI COUSCOUS AND CHICKPEA SALAD
You can find a whole-wheat version of the spherical couscous marketed as Israeli couscous in some whole foods and Middle Eastern markets.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories salads and dressings
Time 30m
Yield 3 to 4 generous servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat one tablespoon of the olive oil over medium-high heat in a medium saucepan and add the couscous. Stir until the couscous begins to color and smell toasty, 4 to 5 minutes. Add 2 cups water and salt to taste and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes, or until the couscous is tender. Drain if any liquid remains in the pan.
- Transfer the couscous to a bowl and add the cilantro, chives, feta, pine nuts, chickpeas and red pepper.
- In a small bowl or measuring cup, mix together the lemon juice, salt, cumin, remaining olive oil, yogurt and Aleppo pepper or chili powder. Toss with the couscous mixture. Refrigerate in a bowl or in containers until ready to take to work or eat.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 437, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 61 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 486 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams
MOROCCAN TOMATO & CHICKPEA SOUP WITH COUSCOUS
This filling soup is healthy and packed with the flavours of North Africa: harissa, ginger, lemon and coriander
Provided by Barney Desmazery
Categories Lunch, Soup
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Tip the couscous into a bowl, season with salt and pepper and stir through 1 tbsp of the oil. Pour over enough hot stock just to cover and cover the bowl with cling film and set aside.
- Heat the rest of the oil in a saucepan and cook the onion and carrot gently for 8 mins until softened. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 2 mins more then stir in the ras el hanout and harissa and cook for another minute. Pour in the tomatoes and stock and give everything a good stir. Season, add the chickpeas and simmer everything gently for 20 mins until thickened slightly then squeeze over the lemon.
- Uncover the couscous and fluff up with a fork. Spoon the soup into bowls, top each with a mound of couscous, scatter with coriander and serve with extra harissa for those who want it.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Fat 10.4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1.4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 33 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9.9 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 7.3 grams protein, Sodium 1.2 milligram of sodium
CHICKPEA, SPINACH AND TOMATO COUSCOUS
I adapted pinkcherryblossom's great recipe for spinach and chickpea curry to make this tasty vegetarian couscous. I changed the combination of spices a bit and substituted canned tomatoes for fresh ones. It's very flavorful and filling but light at the same time. I use Near East couscous mix for the grain: it's ready in 5 minutes as opposed to real couscous which is very long to make. If you don't use spinach in the recipe, you might want to add a little water in step 3. You may also add other vegetables, such as carrot, squash, eggplant or potatoes. Boil or steam them aldente separately and add them in step 3. This makes a perfect vegetarian entree that you can serve along with a mediteranean salad (tomato and cucumber with olive oil and lemon dressing) or simply by itself.
Provided by Dina Cohen
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil and add the onions. Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes or until onions are golden. Stir often.
- Add the garlic, spices and salt (not too much as the bouillon is also salted). Stir and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, spinach, chickpeas, lemon juice and bouillon. Bring to a higher heat for about 3 minutes then let it simmer for about 10 minutes or until the sauce is flavorful but not too thick.
- Prepare the couscous grain according to package directions.
- Serve vegetables over warm couscous and decorate with fresh coriander. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 475.1, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 2.3, Sodium 813.5, Carbohydrate 70, Fiber 15.1, Sugar 8.2, Protein 16.1
CHICKPEA COUSCOUS
Sweet raisins and nutty chickpeas add taste and texture to this 10-minute summer side.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine chickpeas, raisins, oil, 1 cup water, 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper; bring to a boil. Stir in couscous, and cover pot; remove from heat. Set aside (5 minutes). Fluff couscous gently with a fork before serving.
TABOULI & CHICKPEA COUSCOUS SALAD
This recipe is from Sydney Markets, I love Chickpeas & couscous so this is on the menu for lunch soon. I'm not too keen on mint so I think I'll leave it out but use whatever suits you.
Provided by Mandy
Categories Grains
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place couscous in a large heat-proof bowl an pour over boiling water, stir to combine. Cover & set aside for 3 mins or until water is absorbed, fluff with a fork.
- Heat 1 tblsp oil in a pan, add cumin and chickpeas and cook tossing constantly for 5 mins or until warmed & light golden.
- Add chickpeas, parsley, mint, onions & tomatoes to couscous & toss gently to combine.
- Combine remaining oil, lemon juice & salt & pepper in a jar & shake to combine well.
- Pour dressing over salad, toss well & serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.7, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 181.6, Carbohydrate 55.1, Fiber 8.6, Sugar 2.2, Protein 10.5
COUSCOUS, CHICKPEA & CRANBERRY SALAD
This is wonderful Rose Reisman salad, it's great as a side but I'll usually make it for a light lunch.
Provided by kelly in TO
Categories Beans
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring stock to a boil in small saucepan and stir in couscous and curry powder, cover and let stand for about 5 minutes. Transfer mixture to a large bowl to let cool.
- Stir chickpeas, cranberries, green onions, bell pepper, and basil into the couscous.
- For the dressing, mix together the olive oil, orange juice, orange rind, honey and garlic.
- Pour over couscous and serve.
COUSCOUS AND CHICKPEA SALAD
Provided by Nancy Harmon Jenkins
Categories easy, quick, salads and dressings, side dish
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place the couscous with thevegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Heat thoroughly, until the couscous grains are coated with warm oil.
- Add hot water, cover immediately, turn off heat and allow grains to swell for 5 minutes. Drain off excess water and mix the couscous with chickpeas.
- Mix olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Add to couscous and stir.
- Add pepper strips and chopped scallions. Mix well and set aside until ready to serve. Just before serving mix in the tomato. Garnish with cucumber slices and olives.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 695, UnsaturatedFat 24 grams, Carbohydrate 88 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 13 grams, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 174 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 0 grams
COUSCOUS-CHICKPEA SALAD
This is a Recipezaar 2005 adoptee. It's a healthy, light main dish salad, that can easily be made vegetarian by using the vegetable stock. I omit the raisins as I can't stand them in savory dishes, but my daughter adds them to hers, so I left them in the ingredient list.
Provided by Vina7737
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a heavy medium saucepan, whisk together the stock, cinnamon,ginger, cumin, and turmeric.
- Add the couscous in a slow steady stream, stirring constantly, and continue to boil, stirring, for 1 minute.
- Cover the pot tightly, remove from the heat and let stand for 15 minutes.
- Fluff the couscous grains with a fork, transfer to a large mixing bowl and let cool.
- Then fluff again, rubbing with your fingers to break up any lumps.
- Mix the carrot, bell pepper, cucumber, onion, apple, currants and chick peas and toss with the lemon juice. Add to the couscous.
- Add salt and pepper to taste. Add desired amount of vinaigrette and stir until well mixed.
- Cover and refrigerate for several hours or up to 3 days.
- Season with additional salt, pepper, lemon juice, and/or vinaigrette to taste before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 332, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 3.6, Sodium 660.5, Carbohydrate 64.6, Fiber 7.6, Sugar 9.4, Protein 12.8
HALLOUMI WITH CHICKPEA SALSA & COUSCOUS
This stunning salad is quick, vegetarian and packed with flavour
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put the couscous in a bowl and pour over the hot stock. Cover with cling film, leave to stand and swell for 10 mins.
- Make the salsa by mixing the chickpeas with the tomatoes, half the oil and vinegar, the finely chopped chillies and some of the chopped herbs. Season and arrange between 4 serving plates.
- Heat a griddle pan or frying pan. Fry the halloumi for 2-3 mins each side, until golden and lightly charred. Fluff up the couscous with a fork and mix in the rest of the oil, vinegar and herbs with some seasoning. Pile onto the plates next to the salsa and top with the warm halloumi. Garnish with the sliced chillies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 489 calories, Fat 27 grams fat, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 44 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 21 grams protein, Sodium 2.79 milligram of sodium
NECTARINE AND CHICKPEA COUSCOUS SALAD WITH HONEY CUMIN DRESSING
An unusual salad that makes a nice warm weather lunch. Adapted from Cooking Light. 213 calories; 3.9 g fat; 38.8 g carbohydrate; 0 cholesterol. Serving size: 1 cup.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Chicken
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Add water to a medium saucepan; bring to a boil; gradually stir in couscous.
- Take pan off of stove burner, cover and let stand 5 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork; let cool.
- In a mixing bowl, add the lime juice and next 5 ingredients; whisk to blend.
- Add in couscous, chopped nectarines, spinach, onion, and chickpeas; toss mixture.
- Adjust seasoning with salt/pepper if desired.
- Serve on individual plates; garnish with nectarine slices.
SPICY SPINACH AND CHICKPEA CURRY SOUP WITH COUSCOUS
I created this recipe as a healthy, low fat meal for my vegetarian husband and I. Not only does the spinach and chickpeas provide vital vitamins and minerals, the chickpeas are good source of veggie protein. Serving this over a bed of couscous makes this a complete Moroccan dish. You can substitute the pre-packaged couscous if you like, though I prefer to buy it in the bulk containers and measure out the amount I want to use. This would be delicious with a dollop of light plain yogurt on top to temper the spice. Enjoy!
Provided by Southern Bette
Categories Spinach
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a stock pot over medium high heat. Saute the onion and garlic until soft and translucent (about 2 minutes). Add the cayenne pepper and stir to coat.
- Reduce heat to medium and add broth, tomatoes, spinach, chickpeas--drained and rinsed, and all the spices. Stir to combine and return to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for one hour or until chickpeas are softened.
- In a separate saucepan, bring water and oil, if using, to a boil. Stir in couscous and remove from heat. Cover and let sit for five minutes. Stir with a fork to fluff.
- Spread couscous in a bowl and top with the soup. Garnish with yogurt if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 390.5, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 593.7, Carbohydrate 72.2, Fiber 11.4, Sugar 5.6, Protein 15.1
QUICK MOROCCAN CHICKPEA AND VEGETABLE COUSCOUS
Posting for ZWT 6 North African From The Quick Recipe. 4 - 6 servings as a main dish or 8 servings as a side.
Provided by Boo Chef in West Te
Categories Moroccan
Time 30m
Yield 6 , 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the foaming subsides, add the couscous and cook, stirring frequently with a heatproof rubber spatula or wooden spoon, until some grains are just beginning to brown, about 3 minutes. Scrape the grains from the skillet into a large bowl and return the pan to medium heat.
- . Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter to the empty pan. Once the butter melts, add the onion, carrots, and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens and begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, coriander, and ginger and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the chickpeas, broth, and 2 cups water, increase the heat to medium-high, and bring to a boil.
- Stir in the peas and pour the mixture over the toasted couscous; cover tightly with plastic wrap and allow to sit for 12 minutes. Remove the plastic wrap, add the herbs, and fluff the grains with a fork. Adjust the seasonings with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately, accompanied by lemon wedges.
MOROCCAN COUSCOUS AND CHICKPEA SALAD
Make and share this Moroccan Couscous and Chickpea Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by tina rose
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 25m
Yield 6 cups, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- place couscous and dried cherries in a med. bowl. add boiling water; immediately cover bowl with plastic wrap and let sit until water is completely absorbed, about 5 minutes.
- meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. add peppers and onions, sauteing until tender, about 5 minutes, and seasoning with cumin, ginger, cinnamon, salt and pepper as they cook. add to couscous, along with chickpeas and cilantro.
- whisk remaining 3 tablespoons of oil with vinegar and orange juice concentrate. pour over salad. toss to coat. cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
TURMERIC AND CUMIN CHICKEN WITH CHILES, CINNAMON ORANGES AND OLIVE-CHICKPEA COUSCOUS
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Time 2h15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Put the chicken wings in a small pot. Cover with water and sprinkle with salt. Simmer gently for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine the remaining chicken pieces with the juice of the lime, the juice of 1 orange and half the garlic. Sprinkle liberally with sea salt and toss to coat. Cover and marinate at room temperature for at least 45 minutes and up to 1 hour.
- Heat the EVOO in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the turmeric and cumin seeds and stir for a minute to toast the spices. Add the bay leaves, cinnamon sticks and chile peppers, and cook for a minute or 2 more. Add the chicken and turn to coat it with the spiced oil, then cook until the chicken is lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
- Slice the remaining orange and add it to the pan along with the olives. Cook until heated through. Remove the chicken wings from the poaching liquid, and add 1 cup of the liquid to the pan. Partially cover and simmer for 20 more minutes. Remove the cinnamon sticks. (If you aren't serving the chicken immediately, cool and then store it in the refrigerator. Store any leftover poaching liquid separately. Reheat the chicken over medium heat and prepare the couscous before serving.)
- Combine 1 1/2 cups reserved poaching liquid, the butter, chickpeas and cilantro in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, and then stir in the couscous. Turn off the heat, cover the pan and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with fork. Serve the couscous with the chicken.
COUSCOUS CHICKPEA SALAD WITH GINGER LIME DRESSING
A nice summer, make ahead salad. I've been taking salads to work for lunch, as I often don't feel like hot food during the summer. This has a nice kick to it. Sometime I will try substituting dried cranberries for the raisins. Also if you don't have the turmeric, it's ok, it just adds nice color to the couscous. From Cooking Light June 2004.
Provided by berry271
Categories Onions
Time 1h
Yield 1 large bowl, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Bring water to boil in a medium pot.
- Meanwhile, peel and seed the cucumber.
- Add the couscous, raisins, and turmeric to the water, stir, cover and remove from heat, let stand 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, chop the cucumber, tomato, and onion.
- Fluff couscous and add vegetables and mint.
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas and add to couscous.
- In a large bowl whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, and seasonings.
- Add the couscous mixture and toss to coat with dressing.
- Refrigerate 1 hour before serving.
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas and add to couscous.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.1, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 423.7, Carbohydrate 65.5, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 9.6, Protein 10.3
CURRIED COUSCOUS, SPINACH, AND CHICKPEA WRAP
A totally yummy veggie wrap that is very filling. Something different for brown-bagging it. I keep the filling, spinach, and spreads separate and assemble at work. Just need a refrigerator to keep cool.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 44m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Toast the chopped walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring often, 2-4 minutes; set aside.
- Over medium heat, melt butter in a large non-stick skillet.
- Add in the onion and ginger; cook and stir for 3 minutes.
- Add in the curry and garlic; continue to cook and stir for 2 minutes (don't let the garlic get brown); remove from heat.
- Add in the chickpeas, couscous, salt, and 1 cup boiling water; stir.
- Cover and let sit for about 5 minutes or until all the water is absorbed.
- Fluff couscous with a fork; add in walnuts and stir to combine.
- Lay out the tortillas; spread about 1 tablespoon chutney and 2 tablespoons yogurt over each tortilla.
- Cover each tortilla with about 5 spinach leaves.
- Spoon 1/4 of the couscous mixture onto each tortilla in a thick horizontal strip across the bottom third (leave about 1/2 inch border from the sides of the tortilla).
- Wrap up burrito-style (fold in the sides of the tortilla, then roll up bottom to top).
- Cut in half on the bias and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 541, Fat 14.9, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 1.8, Sodium 1161.9, Carbohydrate 85.3, Fiber 9.3, Sugar 5.6, Protein 17.8
TUNA AND CHICKPEA COUSCOUS SALAD
Steps:
- Bring chicken broth to a boil in a 2 quart sauce pan and stir in the couscous. Cover the pot and remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, zest, vinegar and curry power (or cumin if using). Add green onions, red pepper, cilantro, chick peas, and flaked tuna and toss to coat. Fluff the couscous well, breaking up any chunks. Add to the bowl with the vegetables and mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve right away, or chill well until ready to serve for maximum flavor.
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