Best Couscous With Walnuts And Dried Fruit Recipes

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SWEET COUSCOUS WITH NUTS AND DRIED FRUIT



Sweet Couscous With Nuts and Dried Fruit image

From Everyday Italian 2008 Serving Suggestion: Drizzle the couscous with 1/4 cup of extra-virgin olive oil for a moister texture. You can serve this warm, cold or room temp - I preferred room temp.

Provided by lazy gourmet

Categories     Fruit

Time 12m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/3 cups water
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup dried apricot, chopped
1/3 cup dried cherries, chopped
2 1/2 cups about 1 pound couscous
1/2 cup coarsely chopped toasted slivered almonds
1/2 cup coarsely chopped toasted and skinned hazelnuts
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, if desired

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine the water, sugar, cranberries, apricots, and cherries. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar has dissolved, about 2 minutes. Stir in the couscous and remove the pan from the heat. Cover the pan with a tight fitting lid until the couscous has absorbed all of the cooking liquid, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Using a fork, fluff the couscous to break up any lumps. Add the almonds and hazelnuts and toss. Spread the mixture evenly on a baking sheet until completely cooled, about 10 minutes.
  • Transfer the couscous to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator.
  • Serving Suggestion: Drizzle the couscous with 1/4 cup of extra-virgin olive oil for a moister texture.

SWEET AND NUTTY MOROCCAN COUSCOUS



Sweet and Nutty Moroccan Couscous image

I've simplified this recipe for Couscous Mesfouf without losing any of its deliciously complex flavor. Prepare all the mix-ins ahead of time and it takes only minutes to make. Enjoy!

Provided by Christina S.

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegetarian     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups vegetable broth
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
⅓ cup chopped dates
⅓ cup chopped dried apricots
⅓ cup golden raisins
2 cups dry couscous
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Pour the vegetable broth into a large saucepan, and bring to a boil. Add the butter, apricots, dates and raisins. Boil for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat, and stir in the couscous. Cover, and let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in the cinnamon and toasted almonds, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.1 calories, Carbohydrate 68.2 g, Cholesterol 25.4 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 163.5 mg, Sugar 16.9 g

DELICIOUS WALNUT COUSCOUS



Delicious Walnut Couscous image

This combines couscous with walnuts and vegetables, then punches up the flavor with a peppery blend. Really great vegetarian dish! I eat couscous a lot at college, so this is my quick, easy method for one person. Feel free to fiddle with the quantities and ingredients -- I just posted it here so I wouldn't forget it. I buy plain organic couscous and dried vegetables in bulk at my local health food store. I also use Frontier Organics "Pepperman" Seasoning Blend, to taste (contains salt, black pepper, chili pepper, garlic, and bell peppers). They wouldn't let me put it in the ingredients. :) Scrumptious!

Provided by A Messy Cook

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

boiling water
1/3 cup organic instant couscous (plain)
2 -3 tablespoons organic dried mixed vegetables (carrots, spinach, and tomatoes are all good)
1/4 cup chopped organic walnuts
seasoning

Steps:

  • Pour boiling water into glass measuring cup: I find that a little less than 1/3 cup works best for this amount of couscous, but I like it pretty dry. If you like your couscous moister, use a full 1/3 cup.
  • Immediately add couscous and veggies.
  • Cover measuring cup tightly (I use a folded paper towel and a small bowl which fits nicely inside the top of the cup to seal in the steam).
  • Let sit for 3-5 minutes.
  • Remove cover and stir in walnuts; season to taste, and eat it while it's hot! I just eat it right out of the measuring cup. :).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.3, Fat 19.1, SaturatedFat 1.8, Sodium 0.6, Carbohydrate 4, Fiber 2, Sugar 0.8, Protein 4.5

MIDDLE EASTERN COUSCOUS WITH DRIED FRUIT



Middle Eastern Couscous with Dried Fruit image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup raisins
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon coriander
1 1/2 cups packaged couscous
2 cups boiling water
3/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, heat the oil. Add the raisins, garlic, cinnamon, cumin, and coriander. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the couscous to the saucepan, along with the 2 cups of boiling water and the salt. Stir once with a fork, cover tightly, and remove from the heat. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Stir with a fork before serving to fluff the couscous and combine the other ingredients. (This recipe can be made up to a day ahead and reheated over very low heat or in a microwave oven.)

COUSCOUS WITH WALNUTS AND DRIED FRUIT



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Categories     Salad     Sauce     Fruit     Walnut     Boil

Yield Serves 4; 3/4 cup per serving

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/4 cups water
3/4 cup uncooked whole-wheat couscous
Grated zest of 1 medium lime
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 medium garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
1 medium green onion, finely chopped
8 dried apricot halves, diced
3 tablespoons golden raisins
2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, dry-roasted
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, bring the water just to a boil. Stir in the couscous. Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Lightly fluff with a fork
  • Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together the lime zest, lime juice, cumin, and garlic. Whisk in the oil.
  • Add the couscous, tossing gently. Add the remaining ingredients, tossing gently. Serve at room temperature.
  • Nutrition Information
  • (Per serving)
  • Calories: 298
  • Total fat: 10.0g
  • Saturated: 1.5g
  • Trans: 0.0g
  • Polyunsaturated: 3.0g
  • Monounsaturated: 5.5g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 8mg
  • Carbohydrates: 49g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Sugars: 10g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Calcium: 37mg
  • Potassium: 315mg
  • Dietary Exchanges
  • 2 starch
  • 1 fruit
  • 1 1/2 fat

CHEAT'S EASY SPICED COUSCOUS WITH FRUIT AND NUTS - IN A JAR!



Cheat's Easy Spiced Couscous With Fruit and Nuts - in a Jar! image

A Brilliant and easy accompaniment to a Fragrant Tagine, Stew or Curry. It's a cheat's recipe as you can pre-mix all the dry ingredients together & store in a jar ready for use at the drop of a hat. Just add hot water or hot stock and voila, a wonderful fruity, spiced couscous! It can be used cold for picnic & buffet salads - cold cuts of meat, such as diced cooked chicken breast can be added too. Also a great veggie main course - just add chargrilled vegetables and mix through - serve with flatbreads, pitta bread & harissa dressing for an extra kick!

Provided by French Tart

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

250 g couscous
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil or 4 ounces melted butter
4 teaspoons ras el hanout spice mix or 1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander, Cilantro
1 teaspoon ground paprika
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 tablespoon pine nuts, lightly toasted under a grill
6 -8 soft dried apricots, chopped finely
2 tablespoons golden sultana raisins
1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
1 tablespoon garlic granules, NOT salt
300 ml hot vegetable stock, made with salt free cube if possible such as Marigold Swiss Vegetable
1 ounce butter (to garnish)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander, cilantro

Steps:

  • Mix all the dry ingredients together.
  • (The amounts can be doubled or even quadrupled for long term storage of up to 6 -9 months.).
  • When you are ready to prepare the couscous, measure out the correct serving of dry ingredients into a large bowl, preferably the one you will be serving it from. The dry & wet combination is given above in the ingredients.
  • Add the olive oil or butter & mix thoroughly.
  • Add the boiling stock and mix thoroughly - place a clean tea towel over the top of the bowl and leave for 5 minutes.
  • Fluff up the couscous after 5 minutes & add more liquid if needed.
  • Add a knob of butter or a teaspoon of live oil - mix & sprinkle with freshly chopped coriander - cilantro before serving.
  • You could also add more nuts or fruit as a garnish if you wish.
  • This is a basic recipe - all kinds of dried fruit and nuts can be used such as: almonds, cashew nuts, dried cherries or cranberries, dried banana or coconut. It will depend on what you will be serving it with!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.7, Fat 13, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 15.2, Sodium 61.4, Carbohydrate 63, Fiber 5, Sugar 9.3, Protein 9.6

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