BALSAMIC TOMATO COUSCOUS
We had a potluck to attend where we had been asked to bring a side dish. I was craving couscous though I knew few (if any) of my friends would be willing to try it. Never mind, I moved forward! This is a slight adaptation of one I found in one of my favorite cookbooks "500 almost fat free pasta recipes." And truth be told, I brought very little home and got asked for the recipe!
Provided by ladypit
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium pan, bring the broth to a boil.
- When it is boiling add the basil and garlic and stir. Then add the couscous, cover the pan, and remove it from the heat. Let sit 5-10 minutes.
- Chop the tomatoes.
- In a small bowl mix the balsamic vinegar, the oil, and the pepper. Add the tomatoes.
- When the couscous is ready add the tomato mixture and mix well.
- Serve hot or cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.3, Fat 1.4, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 7.6, Carbohydrate 28.6, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 2.4, Protein 4.7
BALSAMIC COUSCOUS
This is a recipe I developed when I couldn't find one that was exactly what I wanted. This is a good side dish recipe for many different menus. It's also very versatile. You can add any different kind of veggies along with the onion (celery, peas, zucchini, carrots, tomatoes, corn). I use tri-color couscous in this recipe, but any kind will work.
Provided by Kendra
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over low heat. Saute onion and garlic slowly until tender, approximately 15 minutes.
- Stir in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add couscous, cover pan, remove from heat, and let stand for 5 - 10 minutes.
- Pour couscous into a bowl and top with vinegar, salt and pepper. Stir until combined. You may wish to add less or more vinegar depending on what you like. 3T works for us.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 116, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 130, Carbohydrate 18.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 0.9, Protein 3.8
ISRAELI COUSCOUS AND ARUGULA SALAD
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Add couscous and cook 8 to 10 minutes, until couscous has puffed up and is cooked through to the center. Drain and allow to cool. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Prepare dressing by whisking together the lemon juice and mustard while drizzling in the olive oil. Once slightly emulsified, stir in pepper flakes and season with salt and cracked black pepper.
- Toss the tomato, currants, cucumber, red bell pepper, onion and arugula with the couscous. Pour the dressing over top. Season with salt and pepper to taste and toss to the combine.
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