Best Couscous With Cuminseed And Scallion Recipes

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COUSCOUS WITH SCALLIONS



Couscous with Scallions image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 1/2 cups fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth or water
1/2 cup chopped scallions
1 cup plain couscous
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley, optional
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine the oil and chicken broth or water, and bring to a simmer. Stir in the scallions and couscous and cover the pan. Remove the pan from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
  • When the couscous has absorbed all the liquid, fluff it with a fork, and add the parsley, if using, and salt and pepper. Serve warm.

ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH CELERY, SCALLIONS AND CRANBERRIES



Israeli Couscous with Celery, Scallions and Cranberries image

Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 bay leaves
2 cloves garlic, 1 smashed and the other finely chopped
1 blood orange, zested in wide strips
Kosher salt
1 cup Israeli couscous
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup champagne vinegar
3 scallions, greens sliced and whites sliced thinly on the bias
2 ribs celery, sliced thinly on the bias
1/2 bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped
Big fat finishing oil

Steps:

  • Fill a medium saucepan with water. Add the bay leaves, smashed garlic and zest. Salt the water generously and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. When boiling, add the couscous. Cook until cooked through, 7 to 8 minutes, and then drain. Discard the bay leaves, garlic and zest.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss together the chopped garlic, cranberries, vinegar, scallion whites and celery. Season with salt and let sit for 20 minutes to soften.
  • Stir in the couscous, parsley and scallion greens. Drizzle with oil. Taste and re-season. Serve warm or at room temperature.

CURRIED COUSCOUS



Curried Couscous image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 cups couscous
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup good olive oil
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup small-diced carrots
1/2 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup dried currants or raisins
1/4 cup blanched, sliced almonds
2 scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts)
1/4 cup small-diced red onion

Steps:

  • Place the couscous in a medium bowl. Melt the butter in the boiling water and pour over the couscous. Cover tightly and allow the couscous to soak for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  • Whisk together the yogurt, olive oil, vinegar, curry, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Pour over the fluffed couscous, and mix well with a fork. Add the carrots, parsley, currants, almonds, scallions, and red onions, mix well, and season to taste. Serve at room temperature.

COUSCOUS WITH TOMATOES AND SCALLION



Couscous with Tomatoes and Scallion image

This is a terrific, simple and quick side dish. I've also used this recipe to spice up a box the "Near East" brand flavored couscous as well. Simply use the amount of water specified on the box, and add the extra ingredients. It will still be ready in 5 minutes

Provided by Kozmic Blues

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup chopped scallion
1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
2/3 cup couscous
1 cup water
1/4 pitted and sliced black olives
1/4 cup fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Combine canned tomatoes, scallion, pepper, garlic powder, water, and salt in a medium saucepan.
  • Bring liquid to a boil.
  • Stir in couscous.
  • Cover pan and remove from heat.
  • Let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Remove lid and fluff couscous with fork.
  • Stir in olives and fresh parsley and serve.

COUSCOUS WITH CUMINSEED AND SCALLION



Couscous with Cuminseed and Scallion image

Categories     Herb     Side     Vegetarian     Vegan     Couscous     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon cuminseed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup couscous
1/3 cup thinly sliced scallion
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan combine 3/4 cup water, the oil, the cuminseed, and the salt and bring the mixture to a boil. Stir in the couscous and let the mixture stand, covered, off the heat for 5 minutes. Fluff the mixture with a fork and stir in the scallion, the parsley, and salt and pepper to taste.

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