Best Garlic And Hot Sauce Couscous Recipes

ROASTED GARLIC AND OLIVE OIL COUSCOUS

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Make and share this Roasted Garlic and Olive Oil Couscous recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kat2355

Categories Grains

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups water or 1 1/4 cups broth
1 cup couscous
1 teaspoon butter or 1 teaspoon margarine (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Steps:

Bring water to a boil.
Add couscous, butter and salt.
Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.
Topping: In a shallow pan, heat oil.
Cook garlic until it begins to brown.
Add rest of spices, cook for 30 second and remove from heat.
(Alternately, you could use ready made"roasted garlic olive oil", and add the thyme and pepper).
Mix topping with couscous, serve immediately.

GARLIC AND HOT SAUCE COUSCOUS

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This couscous recipe is awesome. It uses two of my favorite ingredients, garlic and hot sauce. It makes a great side dish.

Provided by LunarMystic

Categories Weeknight

Time 10m

Yield 3 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup couscous
2 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
2 cups water
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup of grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

Boil the 2 cups of water, add the oil and pour in the couscous. turn off the store set aside and keep covered for 5 minutes.
After 5 minutes add the garlic and sriracha sauce. Add the parmegiano regiano.
Gently fluff with a fork. Do not stir with a spoon. Add salt if needed.

STEAMED COUSCOUS

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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
2 cups chopped yellow onions (2 onions)
3 cups good chicken stock, preferably homemade
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups couscous (12 ounces)

Steps:

Melt the butter in a large saucepan. Add the onions and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender but not browned. Add the chicken stock, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and bring to a full boil. Stir in the couscous, turn off the heat, cover, and allow to steam for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve hot.

VEGETABLE COUSCOUS

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Looking for a different way to serve vegetables? These tiny pasta granules act like a magnet, pulling together the flavors of the chicken broth and vitamin-rich veggies. Carrots, celery, peppers and zucchini add fresh crunch and bright color.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 medium carrots
1/2 cup diced celery
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup julienned sweet yellow pepper
1/4 cup julienned sweet red pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium zucchini, diced
1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 4 teaspoons dried basil
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash hot pepper sauce
1 cup uncooked couscous
1-1/2 cups chicken broth

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute the carrots, celery, onion and peppers in oil for 5-6 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add the next five ingredients. , Stir in couscous. Add broth; bring to a boil. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5-8 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 513mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges