Best Cinnamon Israeli Couscous Recipes

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CINNAMON ISRAELI COUSCOUS



Cinnamon Israeli Couscous image

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

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 ROASTED EGGPLANT AND CINNAMON-CUMIN DRESSING



Israeli Couscous with Roasted Eggplant and Cinnamon-Cumin Dressing image

Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Side     Roast     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Eggplant     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Cinnamon     Potluck     Couscous     Cumin     Bon Appétit     Vegan     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Nonstick vegetable oil spray
2 3/4-pound unpeeled eggplants, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (8 to 9 cups)
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 cup Israeli couscous
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1/3 cup golden raisins
1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F. Coat rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray. Place eggplant cubes on sheet; drizzle with 3 tablespoons oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss to coat. Roast until tender, turning occasionally, about 40 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook couscous in boiling salted water until just tender, about 8 minutes. Drain. Rinse under cold water until cool; drain again. Place in large bowl.
  • Toast cumin seeds in small skillet over medium-high heat until slightly darkened, about 4 minutes. Grind seeds in spice mill; place in small bowl. Add vinegar, cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons oil. Whisk to blend; season with salt and pepper. Mix in onion.
  • Add raisins, cilantro, eggplant cubes, and dressing to couscous. Toss to coat.

ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH ROASTED EGGPLANT AND CINNAMON-CUMIN DRESSING



ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH ROASTED EGGPLANT AND CINNAMON-CUMIN DRESSING image

Yield serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Nonstick vegetable oil spray
2 3/4-pound unpeeled eggplants, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (8 to 9 cups)
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 cup Israeli couscous
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1/3 cup golden raisins
1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F. Coat rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray. Place eggplant cubes on sheet; drizzle with 3 tablespoons oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss to coat. Roast until tender, turning occasionally, about 40 minutes. Meanwhile, cook couscous in boiling salted water until just tender, about 8 minutes. Drain. Rinse under cold water until cool; drain again. Place in large bowl. Toast cumin seeds in small skillet over medium-high heat until slightly darkened, about 4 minutes. Grind seeds in spice mill; place in small bowl. Add vinegar, cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons oil. Whisk to blend; season with salt and pepper. Mix in onion. Add raisins, cilantro, eggplant cubes, and dressing to couscous. Toss to coat.

ISRAELI COUSCOUS RECIPE (CINNAMON, LEMON) - HAPPY HAPPY NESTER



Israeli Couscous Recipe (Cinnamon, Lemon) - Happy Happy Nester image

You'll love this hearty simple Israeli Couscous Recipe that combines cinnamon, lemon, dried cranberries, roasted onions, and more.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tbsp butter
½ cup pine nuts
½ onion (chopped finely)
1½ cup Israeli couscous
1 dry bay leaf (can use fresh)
1¾ cup chicken or vegetable broth
½ tsp salt
¼ cup fresh basil (roughly chopped)
1 tbsp lemon juice
½ cup dried cranberries (chopped)
black pepper (to taste)
1 cinnamon stick

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat.
  • Add pine nuts and stir until golden brown. When pine nuts are toasted, transfer them to a bowl.
  • Try and keep the melted butter in the pan and saute onions until golden and slightly caramelized.
  • Add couscous, cinnamon stick, bay leaf, and stir often until couscous browns slightly. If the pan is too dry, add another tablespoon of butter.
  • Add broth and salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until liquid is absorbed and couscous is tender. Cook couscous for about 5-7 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in pine nuts, dried cranberries, and lemon juice. Once couscous cools, add fresh basil.
  • Season with pepper to taste.

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