Best Citrus Couscous Cups Recipes

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CITRUS ISRAELI COUSCOUS



Citrus Israeli Couscous image

Make and share this Citrus Israeli Couscous recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup israeli couscous
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
salt and pepper
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts

Steps:

  • In a saucepan over medium high, heat oil. Stir in couscous, cinnamon, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally until lightly browned, 3-4 minutes.
  • Stir in lime and orange juices and deglaze pan, stirring up all the browned bits on the bottom.
  • Add water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until all liquid is absorbed, 10-12 minutes.
  • Stir in parsley, pine nuts and salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.1, Fat 18.6, SaturatedFat 1.8, Sodium 9, Carbohydrate 39, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 2.2, Protein 8.1

CITRUS-CILANTRO COUSCOUS



Citrus-Cilantro Couscous image

This side pairs well with Braised Chicken with Butternut Squash and Cranberries or sauteed shrimp.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 cups couscous
2 tablespoons finely grated orange zest
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Coarse salt

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Remove from heat, stir in couscous and orange zest. Cover and let stand, 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork, stir in cilantro, and season with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 8 g

COUSCOUS PATTIES WITH CITRUS SAUCE



Couscous Patties with Citrus Sauce image

Delicious couscous and veggie patties served with citrus sauce gives you tasty Mediterranean dinner - ready to be served for four.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 cup water
2/3 cup uncooked couscous
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon margarine, butter or spread
1 medium stalk celery, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
1 small onion, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
1 small carrot, shredded (1/3 cup)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 cup fine soft bread crumbs (about 1 1/2 slices bread)
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1 egg
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
2 tablespoons currants or raisins
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Grease cookie sheet. Heat water to boiling in 1-quart saucepan. Stir in couscous, salt and pepper; remove from heat. Cover and let stand 5 minutes.
  • Melt margarine in 8-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook celery, onion, carrot and garlic in margarine, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
  • Mix couscous, vegetables, bread crumbs, almonds, chives, egg and egg yolk. Shape mixture into 8 patties, about 1/2 inch thick. Place on cookie sheet. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour but no longer than 24 hours.
  • Prepare Citrus Sauce. Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook patties in oil about 8 minutes, turning once, until golden brown. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 440 mg

SPICY CITRUS COUSCOUS



Spicy Citrus Couscous image

A flavorful sidedish for fish or chicken. Thai red curry paste can be quite "hot", so adjust amount according to tastes.

Provided by Outta Here

Categories     Moroccan

Time 25m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon lemon peel, grated
1/4 teaspoon orange peel, grated
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1/2-1 teaspoon Thai red curry paste (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1 cup couscous, uncooked

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients, except couscous, in a medium saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Gradually stir in couscous.
  • Remove from heat and cover with lid.
  • Let stand 5 minutes.
  • Stir with a fork and serve.

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