Best Couscous With Juice Juice Recipes

COUSCOUS WITH FRESH CILANTRO AND LEMON JUICE

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This easy and simple couscous is a perfect side for a tagine. if you don't like the flavor of cilantro, try using fresh mint or parsley. For added flavor use broth for the water.

Provided by Outta Here

Categories Moroccan

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 2/3 cups water
1 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1 1/2 cups couscous
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and turmeric; stir 1 minute.
Add water, lemon zest, and coarse salt; bring to boil.
Remove pan from heat. Stir in couscous. Cover; let stand until liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
Fluff with fork; mix in cilantro and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
Serve.

LEMON COUSCOUS RECIPE

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This is one of the fastest, easiest side dish recipes! Plus it's has a delicious bright flavor that pairs well with just about any main dish, it's incredibly versatile too.

Provided by Jaclyn

Categories Side Dish

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tsp minced garlic ((1 large clove))
1 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth ((or vegetable broth))
1 tsp lemon zest
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
Salt
2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley, (or more to taste (optional)*)
1 cup (6 oz) couscous ((not pearl couscous))

Steps:

Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat.
Add garlic and saute until fragrant (not toasting and browning or it will be bitter!), about 20 seconds.
Remove from heat, pour in chicken broth, lemon zest, lemon juice and season with salt to taste. Place over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
Pour in couscous, stir then remove from heat and immediately cover with lid. Let rest 4 - 5 minutes off heat.
Add parsley and fluff with a fork. Finish with a little more olive oil or broth to moisten if desired and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 159 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ORANGE-SCENTED COUSCOUS

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Provided by Amy Finely

Categories Fruit Juice Side Low Fat Vegetarian Quick & Easy High Fiber Orange Summer Healthy Low Cholesterol Couscous Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Vegan Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 cups water
5 to 6 tablespoons fresh orange juice, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon finely grated orange peel
1 10-ounce box (1 1/2 cups) plain couscous

Steps:

Mix 2 cups water, 2 tablespoons juice, oil, and peel in medium saucepan; bring to boil. Stir in couscous; cover and remove from heat. Let stand until liquid is absorbed and couscous is tender, about 12 minutes. Fluff with fork, adding orange juice by tablespoonfuls to taste. Season with salt and pepper.

COUSCOUS WITH APPLES, CRANBERRIES AND HERBS

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From Giada De Laurentiis. Barley or orzo may be used in place of the Israeli couscous, which is a larger grain. If using orzo rinse quickly after cooking to remove residual starch.

Provided by gailanng

Categories Low Cholesterol

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups israeli couscous (or barley or orzo)
4 cups low sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leave, chopped
1 medium green apple, diced
1 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 -3 tablespoons maple syrup
1/2-1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil (I recommend about 2 tbs less)

Steps:

In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil on medium-high heat. Add the couscous and cook, stirring occasionally until slightly browned and aromatic, about 3 to 5 minutes.
Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 to12 minutes or until the liquid has evaporated. Transfer the cooked couscous to a large bowl; set aside to cool. Add the parsley, rosemary, thyme, apple, dried cranberries and almonds.
While couscous is cooking, prepare vinaigrette. In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, maple syrup, salt and pepper. Whisk in the olive oil until smooth. Pour the vinaigrette over the couscous; toss to coat evenly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 687.7, Fat 29.1, SaturatedFat 3.9, Sodium 304.4, Carbohydrate 89.6, Fiber 8.5, Sugar 12.7, Protein 19.1

LEMON COUSCOUS

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This is light and fresh and accompanies fish (i.e. habanero-lime butter grilled salmon) and chicken well. It is a refreshing change to the rice or potato side dish, and everyone always loves it.

Provided by redveeder

Categories Side Dish

Time 15m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon butter
¼ teaspoon salt
⅔ cup couscous
1 (2 ounce) jar sliced pimento peppers, drained
2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

Stir chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, butter, and salt together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Add couscous to the liquid and stir to coat completely. Place a cover on the saucepan, remove from heat, and let couscous soak in hot liquid until the moisture is mostly absorbed, about 5 minutes.
Fluff couscous with a fork. Stir pimento peppers, pine nuts, and parsley into the couscous.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.6 calories, Carbohydrate 33.2 g, Cholesterol 11.8 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 549.4 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

EASY ORANGE COUSCOUS

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Make and share this Easy Orange Couscous recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Missy Wombat

Categories Grains

Time 7m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

250 ml orange juice
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
250 g couscous
40 g sultanas
25 ml olive oil
30 g butter

Steps:

Bring orange, cinnamon and oil to the boil.
Add the couscous and sultanas.
Remove from the heat and leave for 3 minutes with the lid firmly on.
Stir in the butter.

CRAN-ORANGE COUSCOUS SALAD

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I often create salads for summer using a variety of healthy, filling grains. This version with tender couscous is amped up by the bright flavors of oranges, cranberries, basil and a touch of fennel. -Kristen Heigl, Staten Island, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

3 cups uncooked pearl (Israeli) couscous
2 cans (14 ounces each ) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 large navel oranges, peeled and chopped
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1 cup crumbled goat cheese
1 small red onion, chopped
3/4 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup fennel bulb, thinly sliced, fronds reserved
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
8 fresh basil leaves, chopped, plus more for garnish
VINAIGRETTE:
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Prepare couscous according to package directions. Fluff with a fork; cool. In a bowl, combine couscous and the next 9 ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk together vinaigrette ingredients until blended. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Garnish with additional chopped basil and reserved fennel fronds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 335mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

CHICKEN AND COUSCOUS WITH JUICE-JUICE

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Another good recipe for the kids to help cook in the kitchen.

Provided by Candace Vaughan @cnv24

Categories Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/2 cup(s) orange juice (for chicken)
2 tablespoon(s) honey (for chicekn)
2 tablespoon(s) soy sauce (for chicken)
2 clove(s) garlic, finely chopped (for chicken)
1 pound(s) boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces.
FOR COUSCOUS
1 cup(s) chicken broth
1/2 cup(s) 100% orange juice
1 - scallion finely chopped
1 tablespoon(s) olive oil
1/2 tablespoon(s) salt
1 cup(s) uncooked couscous
1/4 cup(s) golden or dark seedless raisins

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the orange juice, joney, soy sauce, and garlic. Stir in the chivken until well-mixed. Marinate at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours. If using wooden skewers, soak them for 30 minutes before cooking.
Prepare the couscous. In a medium sacepan, combine the chicken broth, orange juice, scallion, oil, and salt.
Heat the broth mixture to a boil over medium heat. Stir in the couscous and raisins. Cover the pan, remove the pan from the heat and set aside for at least 5 minures.
Meanwhile, preheat the broiler. Thread the chicken onto 4 large or 8 small skewers. Broil for 2 minutes. Turn skewers, baste with remaining marinade, and broil 2 minutes longer or until chicken is opaque in center.
Spoon the couscous onto serving platter and top with skewered chicken. Remove chicken from skewers before serving.