Best Lemon Rosemary And Toasted Walnut Couscous Recipes

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LEMON COUSCOUS



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This is light and fresh and accompanies fish (i.e. habanero-lime butter grilled salmon) and chicken well. It is a refreshing change to the rice or potato side dish, and everyone always loves it.

Provided by redveeder

Categories     Side Dish

Time 15m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon butter
¼ teaspoon salt
⅔ cup couscous
1 (2 ounce) jar sliced pimento peppers, drained
2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Stir chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, butter, and salt together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Add couscous to the liquid and stir to coat completely. Place a cover on the saucepan, remove from heat, and let couscous soak in hot liquid until the moisture is mostly absorbed, about 5 minutes.
  • Fluff couscous with a fork. Stir pimento peppers, pine nuts, and parsley into the couscous.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.6 calories, Carbohydrate 33.2 g, Cholesterol 11.8 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 549.4 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

LEMON ROSEMARY COUSCOUS



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this is one of the staples in our diet---it is quick, delicious and a perfect compliment to chicken, fish or even red meats

Provided by leigh ann terry

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box of plain near east couscous
3 cloves crushed garlic
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1 1/2 ounces fresh rosemary, left on the stem
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon, zest of

Steps:

  • bring the garlic, chicken broth, lemon zest, lemon juice, rosemary and shallot to a gentle boil.
  • allow to gently boil uncovered for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • add couscous, cover and turn heat off.
  • allow to sit for 5 minutes.
  • remove rosemary stems and any remaining large pieces of garlic (if desired.) fluff with a fork and serve.

ROSEMARY COUSCOUS



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Provided by The Hearty Boys

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 tablespoons olive oil
6 rosemary sprigs leaves stripped, plus sprigs for garnish
4 cups Israeli couscous
8 cups chicken stock
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Put the olive oil and rosemary leaves into a large, heavy bottomed saucepan and place over high heat. When the rosemary begins to sizzle, about 1 minute, add the couscous. Stir to coat well and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the chicken stock, salt and pepper, lower the heat and let simmer until all of the stock has been absorbed, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat, fluff with a fork and transfer to a chafer. Garnish with fresh sprigs of rosemary around the sides of the dish.

COUSCOUS WITH RHUBARB, ASPARAGUS AND TOASTED WALNUTS



Couscous With Rhubarb, Asparagus and Toasted Walnuts image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     side dish

Time 10m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 shallot, peeled and minced
6 asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium-size zucchini, quartered lengthwise and cut across into 1/4-inch slices
1 1/2 cups rhubarb, trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups cooked couscous
1/3 cup toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon walnut oil
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shallot and cook for 20 seconds. Add the asparagus and cook, stirring frequently, for 3 minutes. Add the zucchini, rhubarb and scallions and cook until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.
  • Place the couscous in a large bowl. Add the vegetable mixture, walnuts, walnut oil, lemon rind, salt and pepper and toss to coat. Divide among 4 plates and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 292, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 54 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 600 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

LEMON & CORIANDER COUSCOUS



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Impress your friends with this zesty couscous side salad

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Side dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

250g couscous
grated zest of a lemon
2 x 20g packs fresh coriander
4 tbsp raisins
4 tbsp toasted pine nuts

Steps:

  • Prepare 250g couscous with boiling water or stock, according to the packet's instructions.
  • Add the lemon zest, fresh coriander, raisins and pine nuts. Season well and drizzle with plenty of olive oil. Goes really well with fish or lamb.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 calories, Fat 20 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 43 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, Sodium 0.03 milligram of sodium

ROSEMARY AND SEA SALT WALNUTS



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This simple toasted walnut snack recipe is great for entertaining or an on-the-go snack you can enjoy anytime.

Provided by California Walnuts

Categories     Nuts and Seeds Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon smoked black pepper
¾ teaspoon sea salt
2 cups walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Melt butter in a small saucepan; stir in rosemary, pepper and salt. Add walnuts and stir well with a rubber scraper until mixture evenly coats walnuts.
  • Transfer to a baking sheet and cook for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Let cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.3 calories, Carbohydrate 4.5 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 22.2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 166.7 mg

LEMON ROSEMARY COUSCOUS



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A refreshing and light side dish. Perfect for any meal. It's just something I made up once, but it turned out wonderful.

Provided by HomemadeChef

Categories     Lemon

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup couscous
1 cup water
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (or butter)
1 tablespoon rosemary
1/3 cup lemon juice (fresh)
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Add all ingredients except cous cous to a sauce pan.
  • Bring to boil, stirring occassionally.
  • Allow to boil for 3 minutes.
  • Stir in cous cous and remove from heat.
  • Cover and let sit until tender, fluff with fork occassionally.
  • Serve with a lemon slice and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.5, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 4.4, Carbohydrate 23.3, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 0.3, Protein 3.7

LEMON COUSCOUS WITH BROCCOLI



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I combined two recipes to create this side with broccoli and pasta. The splash of lemon adds nice flavor. Instead of toasted almonds, you could also sprinkle servings with grated Parmesan cheese. -Beth Dauenhauer, Pueblo, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cups fresh broccoli florets, cut into small pieces
1 cup uncooked whole wheat couscous
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 tablespoon slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add broccoli; cook and stir until crisp-tender., Add couscous and garlic; cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer. Stir in broth, lemon zest, lemon juice and seasonings; bring to a boil. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, until broth is absorbed, 5-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 328mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LEMON, ROSEMARY AND TOASTED WALNUT COUSCOUS



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Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 c finely chopped shallot or onion
1 T butter
1 c water
2/3 c couscous
1 t freshly grated lemon zest
1 1/2 t freshly minced rosemary
1/4 c walnuts, toasted lightly and chopped fine
2 t fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • In small heavy saucepan cook shallot in butter over moderately low heat, stirring until soft. Add water and bring to boil. Stir in couscous, zest and rosemary and cover. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork and stir in walnuts, lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.

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