Best Curried Couscous With Almonds And Raisins Recipes

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CURRIED COUSCOUS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 cups couscous
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup good olive oil
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup small-diced carrots
1/2 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup dried currants or raisins
1/4 cup blanched, sliced almonds
2 scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts)
1/4 cup small-diced red onion

Steps:

  • Place the couscous in a medium bowl. Melt the butter in the boiling water and pour over the couscous. Cover tightly and allow the couscous to soak for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  • Whisk together the yogurt, olive oil, vinegar, curry, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Pour over the fluffed couscous, and mix well with a fork. Add the carrots, parsley, currants, almonds, scallions, and red onions, mix well, and season to taste. Serve at room temperature.

CURRIED ALMONDS



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Toasty almonds tossed with Madras curry powder are perfect for snacking or topping salads.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h30m

Yield about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

Vegetable oil, for the baking sheet
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon Madras curry powder
1 large egg white
2 cups salted roasted almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Lightly oil a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Whisk together the sugar, curry powder and egg white in a medium bowl until thoroughly blended and slightly foamy. Add the almonds and toss to coat evenly. Spread on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Nuts will be fragrant and slightly darker but still a bit moist. They will continue to crisp as they cool.
  • Cool completely on the pan. Nuts will keep in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH RAISINS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 0

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.

EASY CURRY COUSCOUS



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This recipe is a perfect accompaniment to lamb chops or any grilled seafood. It's light and refreshing and very easy to make!

Provided by Janis P.

Categories     Side Dish     Curry Side Dish Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ cups couscous
3 cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon curry powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
½ cup raisins
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
½ cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Pour couscous into a bowl. Mix chicken stock, curry powder, salt, pepper, olive oil, and raisins in a saucepan and bring to a boil; remove from heat. Pour the boiling liquid over the couscous. Seal the bowl with plastic wrap and allow to sit for 10 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork. Top with cilantro and almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Carbohydrate 39.4 g, Cholesterol 0.4 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 1130.9 mg, Sugar 9 g

COUSCOUS WITH RAISINS AND ALMONDS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 package instant couscous
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Prepare couscous according to package directions. Fluff with a fork and toss in raisins and almonds. Serve warm.

COUSCOUS WITH PINE NUTS, CORIANDER & RAISINS



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Try this superhealthy accompaniment alongside lamb chops for a tasty meal to serve a crowd

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Buffet, Dinner, Lunch, Side dish, Snack, Supper, Vegetable

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

250g couscous
400ml hot vegetable stock
75g 2 ½ oz pine nuts
50g dried apricots , chopped
bunch coriander leaves
4-5 tbsp raisins
zest and juice 1 lemon
5 tbsp olive oil

Steps:

  • Put the couscous in a medium-sized bowl, pour over the stock, cover with cling film, and leave to stand for 5 mins. Meanwhile, toast the pine nuts in a dry pan for a few mins, until pale golden.
  • Fluff up the couscous with a fork, add all the remaining ingredients and mix well to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Fat 17 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 50 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 18 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 0.28 milligram of sodium

COUSCOUS WITH GOLDEN RAISINS, PINE NUTS, AND GREEN ONIONS



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Categories     Onion     Side     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Raisin     Pine Nut     Summer     Couscous     Boil     Bon Appétit     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 3/4 cups low-salt chicken broth
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 1/2 cups plain couscous (about 15 ounces)
1 1/2 cups golden raisins
1 1/2 cups pine nuts, toasted
7 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted

Steps:

  • Bring broth and salt to boil in heavy large pot; turn off heat. Immediately mix in couscous and raisins. Cover and let stand until couscous is tender and broth is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Fluff couscous with fork. Mix in nuts, green onions, and butter. Season to taste with pepper. Transfer to bowl. Serve warm or at room temperature.

COUSCOUS WITH DATES, RAISINS, AND ALMONDS



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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

2 cups water
1 tablespoon butter
1 orange, using the grated orange peel and then juice of that orange
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (10 ounce) package near east instant original couscous
1/2 cup almonds, sliced
1/2 cup golden raisin
1/2 cup chopped dates
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup powdered sugar

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

CURRIED COUSCOUS



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Categories     Pasta     Side     Quick & Easy     Raisin     Mint     Curry     Couscous     Gourmet

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced and mashed into a paste
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
3/4 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons raisins
1/2 cup couscous
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • In a non-stick skillet heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and cook onion with salt to taste, stirring, until browned lightly. Reduce heat to moderate. Add garlic paste, curry powder and cook, stirring, until garlic paste is golden. Remove skillet from heat and keep mixture warm.
  • In a small saucepan bring broth to a boil. Stir in raisins and couscous and let stand, covered, off heat 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork and transfer to a bowl. Stir in onion mixture, mint and salt and pepper to taste.

VEGETABLE CURRY COUSCOUS



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A variety of veggies make this interesting side dish versatile. I like to serve chicken in an apple, onion, and curry sauce over the top and sprinkle it with flaked coconut. Can also be made with quinoa, just adjust cooking time.

Provided by Melissa Conger

Categories     Side Dish     Curry Side Dish Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
½ small onion, chopped
1 small leek, cleaned and thinly sliced
1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
½ red bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ cups chicken stock
1 carrot, grated
2 tomatoes - peeled, seeded and chopped
½ cup couscous
¼ cup golden raisins
¼ cup dried currants
1 teaspoon curry powder, or to taste
1 pinch ground turmeric, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Place vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat, and cook and stir the onion, leek, celery, red bell pepper, and garlic until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour in the chicken stock, bring to a boil, and stir in the carrot, tomatoes, couscous, raisins, and currants. Season with curry powder, turmeric, salt, and black pepper; bring the mixture back to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover the pan, and allow to cook for 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat. Let the couscous stand covered for 5 minutes, and fluff with a fork. Sprinkle with sliced almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.3 calories, Carbohydrate 41.3 g, Cholesterol 0.3 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 288.3 mg, Sugar 16.7 g

MINT COUSCOUS WITH RAISINS AND ALMONDS



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This is a recipe for those who enjoy Morrocan inspired dishes and/or those who favor mint. It's lovely along with chicken or shrimp.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Moroccan

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 cups water, boiling
8 mint herbal tea bags
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup couscous
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, add water and tea bags, steep for 10 minutes.
  • Remove tea bags; add olive oil, salt and combine until mixed.
  • In a large bowl, place couscous and cover with mint tea mixture.
  • Cover and let stand about 20 minutes.
  • Remove cover and fluff with a fork; add raisins, almonds and fresh mint. Toss well before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.3, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 591, Carbohydrate 49.3, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 11.1, Protein 7.5

CURRIED COUSCOUS WITH ALMONDS AND RAISINS



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This is a really quick and easy side dish that's kid-tested and approved.

Provided by Gretchen ***

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box (10 oz.) plain couscous
1/2 c almonds, slivered
1/2 c golden raisins
1 tsp curry powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 Tbsp butter
2 c plus 2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • 1. Toast the almonds: Place single layer of nuts in skillet. Over medium low to medium heat, stirring constantly, toast until golden and fragrant.
  • 2. In a saucepan, add the water, butter, raisins, curry powder and salt. Bring to a boil and add couscous. Stir and cover with lid. Remove from heat. After 5 minutes, remove lid and add toasted almonds. Stir until combined. Enjoy!

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