Best Couscous With Grilled Vegetables And Herbs Recipes

COUSCOUS WITH GRILLED VEGETABLES

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"This hearty side is almost a meal in itself," says Kathy Herrala of Martinez, California. She grills garden-fresh vegetables, then adds them to couscous for an appealing dinner accompaniment.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 small zucchini, quartered lengthwise
1/2 medium eggplant, sliced widthwise 1/2 inch thick
1 medium sweet red pepper, quartered
1 small onion, sliced 1/2 inch thick
Cooking spray
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
1 package (10 ounces) couscous
1/2 cup chopped green onions
4-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
2-1/4 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

Spritz vegetables with cooking spray; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Prepare for indirect heat using a drip pan. , Arrange vegetables over drip pan and grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally. Let stand until cool enough to handle., In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. , Cut grilled vegetables into 1/2-in. pieces. Fluff couscous with a fork. Add the vegetables, green onions, lemon juice, thyme and remaining salt and pepper; toss until combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 384mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TOASTED ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH VEGETABLES AND LEMON-BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories side-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1/2 pound Israeli couscous
Salt
12 spears asparagus, grilled and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1 zucchini, halved, grilled and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 yellow squash, halved, grilled and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 large red peppers, grilled, peeled and diced into bite-size pieces
1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
Freshly ground black pepper
Lemon-Balsamic Vinaigrette, recipe follows
1 small shallot, minced
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
3 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

Heat large saute pan on grates of the grill over medium heat. Add couscous and toast until lightly golden brown.
Bring 6 cups of water to a boil over high heat, add 1 tablespoon salt and toasted couscous and cook until al dente. Drain well and place in a large bowl. Add grilled vegetables, olives, basil, and vinaigrette and toss until combined; season with salt and pepper. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving or cover and refrigerate.
Whisk shallot, juice, zest, vinegars, and salt and pepper together in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in oil until emulsified.

COUSCOUS WITH GRILLED VEGETABLES AND HERBS

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Categories Salad Vegetable Side

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

9 oz couscous
1 1/3 cups cold water
3 red bell peppers (or 1 jar marinated red peppers, drained)
1 handful of asparagus, trimmed
2-3 small zuccini
1 small bunch of scallions, sliced
2-3 chillies, seeded and finely sliced
3 good handfuls of mixed fresh herbs (basil, cilantro, parsley, thyme, mint, etc.)
2 olive oil and lemn juice dressing recipes
salt and pepper
red wine vinegar

Steps:

1. Place the couscous in a bowl with the cold water. 2. Grill the vegetables. Peel and seed the peppers and roughly chop. Slice the zucchini. Roughly chop the asparagus. 3. Add the grilled vegetables, scallions, chillies and herbs to the couscous and mix well. Add the dressing and toss well. Season with salt and pepper. Add a dash of red wine vinegar.