Best Nut Curry Couscous Recipes

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CURRIED COUSCOUS SALAD WITH DRIED SWEET CRANBERRIES



Curried Couscous Salad with Dried Sweet Cranberries image

For a picnic, there's no way I'm going to pass on making couscous. Instant Couscous so easy, it's almost embarrassing. The only "cooking" involved is boiling some water. I love it! Of course, you need to add some flavor to the couscous, but that's not hard. When you spike it with curry powder, fresh herbs, and a splash of orange and lemon juice, no one will be complaining about blandness. This dish tastes great at room temperature, and that makes it a picnic no-brainer because you can make it hours ahead of time.

Provided by Dave Lieberman

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (5.8-ounce) box instant couscous
3/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 orange, juiced
2 to 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 to 4 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced on an angle
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
1/2 lemon, juiced
3/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Stir the couscous, cranberries, curry powder, salt, and sugar together in a heatproof bowl. Bring water (amount will be listed on package directions) to a boil and pour it over the couscous. Add the orange juice. Give it a big stir, cover the bowl tightly and let it stand, giving it a big stir once or twice, until the water is absorbed and the couscous is tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Fluff up the couscous with a fork. Add the olive oil, scallions, parsley, lemon juice, and walnuts. Stir around until everything is distributed evenly throughout the couscous. Make up to 2 hours ahead of time and keep at room temperature until you're ready to serve. Check the seasonings just before you serve the salad and add salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Note: To toast the walnuts, spread them out on a baking sheet and bake in a 400 degree F oven until they turn a shade darker, about 8 minutes.

EASY CURRY COUSCOUS



Easy Curry Couscous image

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

CURRIED COUSCOUS



Curried Couscous image

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.

MIDDLE EASTERN CHICKEN POT AND BUTTER-NUT COUSCOUS



Middle Eastern Chicken Pot and Butter-Nut Couscous image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball it
1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, chopped into bite-sized pieces
1 onion, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, grated or chopped
1 cup shredded carrots
1 fresh bay leaf
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon coriander
Pinch ground cinnamon
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup chopped dried fruits - pick 1 or combine: figs, pitted dates, apricots, sultanas
1 lemon, zested and juiced
3/4 cup pitted mixed olives, chopped
4 cups chicken stock, divided
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons pine nuts
1/4 cup slivered or sliced almonds
1 1/2 cups couscous
Handful flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat the extra-virgin olive oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil ripples add the chicken and brown 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Add the onions, garlic, carrots, bay leaf and season with spices, salt and pepper, cook 5 to 6 minutes. Stir the fruits into the chicken and vegetables, add the zest of the lemon, olives and 2 1/2 cups of stock. Reduce heat to low and simmer 10 minutes more. Sprinkle with lemon juice and turn off heat. Remove bay leaf.
  • While chicken simmers, melt butter in a sauce pot over medium heat. Add nuts and lightly toast for a couple of minutes. Add 1 1/2 cups stock and bring up to a boil then stir in couscous. Cover and let stand 5 minutes.
  • Serve chicken over couscous, or vice versa, and garnish with parsley.

COUSCOUS WITH PINE NUTS



Couscous with Pine Nuts image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
3/4 cup chopped shallots (3 to 4 shallots)
3 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups couscous
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts (pignolis)
1/4 cup dried currants
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan. Add the shallots and cook them over medium-low heat for 3 minutes, until translucent. Add the chicken stock, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil. Turn off the heat. Stir in the couscous, cover the pan, and set aside for 10 minutes. Add the pine nuts, currants, and parsley and fluff with a fork to combine. Serve hot.

COUSCOUS WITH PINE NUTS, CORIANDER & RAISINS



Couscous with pine nuts, coriander & raisins image

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 SALAD WITH CURRANTS, PINE NUTS, AND CELERY



Couscous Salad with Currants, Pine Nuts, and Celery image

This couscous salad is just right for a late summer barbecue.

Categories     Gourmet     Couscous     Celery     Salad     Side

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/8 teaspoon powdered saffron
1 1/2 cups chicken stock or canned chicken broth
1 1/2 cups couscous
1 1/2 cups diced celery
2/3 cup dried currants, plumped in hot water for 15 minutes and drained
1/3 cup thinly sliced scallions
1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted lightly
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup olive oil
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet melt the butter with the saffron over moderate heat, stirring, add the stock, and bring the liquid to a boil. Stir in the couscous, cover the skillet, and remove it from the heat. Let the mixture stand for 4 minutes and transfer it to a ceramic or glass bowl, breaking up any lumps with a fork.
  • Add the celery, the currants, the scallions, the pine nuts, and the parsley and toss the mixture to combine it. In a small bowl whisk together the lemon juice and the cinnamon, add the oil in a slow stream, whisking, and whisk the dressing until it is emulsified. Drizzle the dressing over the salad, toss the salad, and season it with salt and pepper.
  • Do Ahead
  • The salad may be made a day ahead and kept covered and chilled. Transfer the salad to a portable container.

COUSCOUS WITH CURRY, CRANBERRIES AND TOASTED PINE NUTS



Couscous With Curry, Cranberries and Toasted Pine Nuts image

This dish is bursting with flavour and on your table in less than 20 minutes. It's very fresh, filling and good for you!

Provided by trishypie

Categories     Curries

Time 15m

Yield 1 cup, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup couscous
3/4 cup boiling water
3/4 cup dried cranberries (Craisins)
3 teaspoons madras curry
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 -3 tablespoons olive oil (to taste)
1 lemon, juice of
3 green onions, finely chopped
3 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped
3/4 cup toasted pine nuts

Steps:

  • In a non-stick skillet, lightly toast pine nuts until golden brown, set aside.
  • In a bowl or pot with lid, put couscous, cranberries, curry, salt, pepper, olive oil and lemon juice. Pour boiling water over top and give it a stir, then cover for about 5 minutes.
  • Uncover dish and fluff with a fork. Add green onions, cilantro and pine nuts and mix. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.1, Fat 24.5, SaturatedFat 2.2, Sodium 589.8, Carbohydrate 33.7, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 2.2, Protein 8.2

CURRIED COUSCOUS



Curried Couscous image

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.

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