COUSCOUS WITH PEAS AND MINT
Steam frozen peas with the couscous to make this quick side dish even quicker.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Put the couscous and peas in a large bowl and add 1 1/2 cups boiling water. Stir to combine and then cover with plastic wrap. Set aside to steam for 5 minutes.
- Uncover the bowl, fluff with a fork and set aside to cool, about 10 minutes. Toss in the mint, olive oil, lemon zest and juice, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes.
ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH RAISINS
Steps:
- Cook 2 cups Israeli couscous as the label directs; drain. Saute 1 diced onion in olive oil with a pinch of cinnamon until golden, 5 minutes. Add 1 cup golden raisins and 2 tablespoons water and cook 2 minutes; toss with the couscous and a handful each of sliced almonds and chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
MOROCCAN COUSCOUS WITH RAISINS
Make and share this Moroccan Couscous With Raisins recipe from Food.com.
Provided by little_wing
Categories Moroccan
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a 3-quart saucepan, combine 1 1/4 cups water with cinnamon, turmeric, cumin, salt, raisins and butter; bring to a boil.
- Stir in couscous; remove from heat.
- Add pine nuts, then cover.
- Let stand 5 minutes.
- Using a fork, fluff couscous and place in a serving bowl.
QUICK COUSCOUS WITH RAISINS AND CARROTS
I make this when I need a quick side dish for chicken or pork. If you make couscous (a Middle Eastern pasta) a pantry staple, you usually have all the ingredients on hand! Add other veggies (zucchini, corn, peas, etc.) to make it your own.
Provided by Melissa Hamilton
Categories Side Dish
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, and cook and stir the carrots and onion until the carrots begin to soften and the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth and water, and bring the mixture to a boil. Stir in the couscous, mixing well to avoid lumps, cover, and remove from the heat. Let the couscous stand covered until the water is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the raisins, and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.2 calories, Carbohydrate 41.9 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 76 mg, Sugar 5.3 g
COUSCOUS WITH PEAS, CASHEWS, AND RAISINS
Steps:
- Boil 3 cups water. Pour the water over the couscous in a heatproof container. Cover and let stand for 15 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- Add the remaining ingredients and stir well. If the mixture needs more moisture, stir in a small amount of water, and serve.
- Menu
- Couscous with Peas, Cashews, and Raisins (this page)
- Stewed Spaghetti Squash (page 220)
- or
- Roasted Root Vegetables (page 206)
- Simple tossed salad
- nutrition information
- Calories: 258
- Total Fat: 7g
- Protein: 7g
- Carbohydrate: 42g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 55mg
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