Best Lemony Couscous And Pecan Dressing Recipes

LEMON-PISTACHIO ISRAELI COUSCOUS

Steps:

• 1. Trim the stem end from the lemon and cut it into quarters. Scoop out the pulp and press it through a strainer into a medium-sized bowl to extract the juices; discard the pulp. Finely dice the preserved lemon rind and add it to the bowl along with the parsley, butter, dried fruit, pistachios, salt, and cinnamon.
• 2. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the couscous and cook according to the package instructions. Drain and add it to the bowl of fruits and nuts, stirring until the butter is melted and all the ingredients are well mixed. Season with black pepper and serve.

LEMON COUSCOUS

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.

LEMON PEARL COUSCOUS WITH DATES

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the couscous and cook, stirring, until toasted, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the chicken broth, bay leaves, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring. Reduce the heat to low; cover and cook until the liquid is absorbed and the couscous is tender, about 10 minutes. Discard the bay leaves.
• Add the dates, scallions, parsley, dill and lemon zest to the pot and stir; season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and top with pomegranate seeds.

LEMONY COUSCOUS WITH CHICKPEAS

Steps:

• Put the couscous and salt in a bowl and pour the boiling water over it. Cover and set aside for about 10 minutes, until the water is absorbed. Grate the lemon peels (see page 290) and juice the lemons. Stir together the lemon zest, 1/4 cup of juice, and the olive oil.
• Fluff the couscous with a fork, separating any lumps. Add the chickpeas, olives, the lemon and oil mixture, and the herbs and toss well. Add more salt to taste. Serve at room temperature or chilled. Top with the toasted almonds just before serving.
• Instead of fresh mint, add about a tablespoon of herbal spearmint or peppermint tea (1 teabag) when you add the water to the dry couscous.
• We like Peppercorn Citrus Marinated Feta (page 201) on this salad and steamed artichokes with Gremolata Butter (page 237) or Herbed Aioli (page 224) on the side.

LEMONY COUSCOUS AND PECAN DRESSING

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 325 degrees. Spread pecans on a baking pan in one layer and toast until fragrant, about 10 minutes. Let cool and chop coarsely. Turn the oven to 350 degrees.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix the couscous with 2 1/2 cups boiling water and 1/4 teaspoon sea salt. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Stir in 3 tablespoons olive oil and fluff with a fork.
• Stir the lemon zest, lemon juice, scallions, garlic, red pepper and remaining teaspoon salt together in a bowl and let stand for 2 minutes. Add the remaining 1/2 cup olive oil.
• Stir the parsley, the nuts and the lemon-and-oil mixture into the couscous until combined.
• Lightly beat the eggs and mix well with the couscous mixture. Spoon into a 2-quart gratin dish and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until golden brown.