Best Couscous With Orange And Almonds Recipes
ALMOND ORANGE COUSCOUS
This is a foolproof side dish that is great served with lentils, stew, lamb or beef. Source: Cuisine at Home.
Provided by PaulaG
Categories Healthy
Time 10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a boil, stir in the couscous and butter; cover, turn off heat and allow to sit for 5 minutes.
- Remove lid, fluff couscous with a fork, stir in the almonds, cilantro, orange zest and salt.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.8, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 433.6, Carbohydrate 27, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 0.4, Protein 6.7
ORANGE AND ALMOND COUSCOUS
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Toast nuts in the bottom of a medium saucepot over medium heat. Transfer toasted nuts to a dish and reserve. Return pot to the stove top. Add broth and oil, cover pot and raise heat; bring the broth to a boil. Remove pot from heat, immediately. Add couscous, orange zest and parsley, then stir. Cover and let couscous stand 5 minutes. Fluff cooked couscous with fork and toss with toasted almonds.
- TIDBIT: Slice zested oranges and serve them after dinner.
COUSCOUS WITH DATES, RAISINS, AND ALMONDS
This is a slightly sweet recipe of middle eastern origin. You can add more sugar if you like, but for those wanting to cut down on sugar and fat, this is a great way to indulge in a bit of sweet with an ethnic flair.
Provided by Linda Lola
Categories Dessert
Time 15m
Yield 1 platter, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, orange peel and juice, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Bring to a boil. Add the couscous to the boiling water. Remove from heat and cover for ten minutes. Liquid should be absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
- In a small frying pan, heat the almonds over medium heat, stirring continuously until toasted. Add the raisins and dates and butter. Heat all until butter is melted.
- Serve couscous spread over a platter, top with topping mixture. Sprinkle a bit of powdered sugar over the top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 451.7, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 171.4, Carbohydrate 83.4, Fiber 6, Sugar 40.1, Protein 9.6
COUSCOUS WITH SAUTéED ALMONDS AND CURRANTS
Make a double batch of the almond-currant topping, then use it as a crunchy finish for salads and grain dishes. Though Admony calls for whole-wheat couscous, plain works just as well.
Provided by Einat Admony
Categories Side Rosh Hashanah/Yom Kippur Currant Almond Couscous Dairy Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine the couscous, broth, paprika, cumin, turmeric, salt, and pepper, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and let rest for 5 minutes. Uncover and fluff with a fork.
- While the couscous is resting, heat the oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the almonds and cook, stirring, until fragrant and lightly golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer almonds and oil to a small bowl. Transfer fluffed couscous into a serving bowl and top with currants and the toasted almonds along with their oil.
CRAN-ORANGE COUSCOUS SALAD
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
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.
TOASTED ALMOND AND ORANGE COUSCOUS
Provided by Food Network
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan and add chopped onion. Saute until soft. Add orange juice, orange zest, turmeric, clove and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil. Stir in couscous, cover and turn off heat. Let sit covered for 5 minutes. Remove lid and fluff with a fork. Gently stir in almonds and scallions.
ORANGE CRANBERRY COUSCOUS LIKE WHOLE FOODS'
I love to pick up the orange cranberry couscous at Whole Foods Market but it's a little spendy. So I took the ingredient list from this salad and employed the methods from a similar salad in the "Whole Foods Market Cookbook" and voila!
Provided by Garlic Chick
Categories Low Protein
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a sauce pot, bring the orange juice, water, first 2 teaspoons olive oil and grated ginger to a boil
- Add the couscous and stir well, cover and allow to reconstitute for 10-15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, stir together the dried cranberries, mandarin oranges, almond slivers and chopped parsley.
- Add the fruit mixture to the couscous and stir together.
- Top with the final teaspoon of olive oil and salt and pepper to taste.
COUSCOUS WITH RAISINS AND ALMONDS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Prepare couscous according to package directions. Fluff with a fork and toss in raisins and almonds. Serve warm.
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