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CRANBERRY ORANGE ISRAELI COUSCOUS



Cranberry Orange Israeli Couscous image

You'll love this easy to make, delicious cranberry orange Israeli couscous and pecan salad, topped with a wonderful homemade orange herb vinaigrette!

Provided by JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Categories     Salad/Side Dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups Israeli couscous (uncooked)
1¼ cups chopped pecans (, lightly toasted)
1¼ cups dried cranberries
3 scallions (green onions) (, chopped (white and green parts))
3 Tablespoons vegetable oil ((or canola/grapeseed))
1½ Tablespoons white wine vinegar ((or champagne vinegar))
1 orange (juice and zest)
1 Tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Place the chopped pecans (or walnuts) in a dry skillet on medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until you can begin to smell them. Keep an eye on the nuts while they toast, so you don't burn them! This step usually only takes 3-4 minutes (to save time, toast pecans while couscous is cooking). Remove the pecans from the skillet, set aside and let them cool.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add couscous, and let it cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Once finished cooking, pour couscous into a colander; let it drain. Place couscous into a large bowl. Add the green onions and cranberries.
  • Mix together the ingredients for the orange herb vinaigrette in a small container. I used a measuring cup, and simply blended the vinaigrette with a fork, until fully combined. Once combined, pour dressing over warm couscous, green onions and cranberries. Add the dressing while the couscous is still warm, because it will absorb more of the dressing. Stir, to blend the salad.
  • Add the chopped pecans or walnuts, and stir to combine. Once all ingredients for couscous are blended, cover the salad, and let it chill in the refrigerator. This salad is at it's very best, flavor-wise, after it has time to chill, and the flavors have developed. When ready to serve, give it a quick stir (to "fluff it up"), then enjoy this amazing tasting side dish or salad!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 (1/10th of total), Calories 320 kcal, Carbohydrate 44 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 4 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 13 g

CRANBERRY ORANGE PEARL COUSCOUS



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Sweet-tart cranberries combine with crunchy pepitas and fresh orange in this simple, versatile couscous dish. Serve it warm as a side dish or cold as a salad: either way, Cranberry Orange Pearl Couscous is a perfect complement to any light meal!

Provided by Renee

Categories     Salad     Side Dish

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup pearl couscous (Israeli (5 ounces))
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
½ cup raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas; or sprouted pumpkin seeds (2.5 ounces))
½ cup dried cranberries (coarsely chopped (2 ounces))
½ cup orange juice (1 medium orange)
1 teaspoon fresh orange zest (1 medium orange)
1 pinch red pepper flakes (OPTIONAL)
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint (plus more for garnish; OPTIONAL)

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large, heavy bottom skillet over MEDIUM-HIGH heat.Add the couscous to melted butter and sauté, stirring constantly, until it just begins to turn golden, about 3-4 minutes.Add the raw pumpkin seeds to the couscous. Continue to stir until most of the couscous is golden brown, another 3-4 minutes.
  • Immediately add the chicken broth to couscous. Bring the couscous mixture to a simmer.
  • Reduce heat to LOW, and simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently, until most of the liquid is absorbed and the couscous is al dente. (You may need to add a little extra chicken broth; if so, do so sparingly.)Remove from heat.
  • Stir in dried cranberries, orange juice, and orange zest. Add red pepper flakes at this time, if desired. Cover and allow to sit for at least 10 minutes.
  • Season as needed with salt and pepper. Stir in chopped fresh mint. Garnish with additional fresh mint. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 162 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Sodium 243 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 6 g

ORANGE CRANBERRY COUSCOUS LIKE WHOLE FOODS'



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I love to pick up the orange cranberry couscous at Whole Foods Market but it's a little spendy. So I took the ingredient list from this salad and employed the methods from a similar salad in the "Whole Foods Market Cookbook" and voila!

Provided by Garlic Chick

Categories     Low Protein

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup dried couscous
1 cup orange juice
1 cup water
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
1/2 cup dried sweetened cranberries
1 cup drained canned mandarin oranges, cut up
2 tablespoons toasted slivered almonds
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley

Steps:

  • In a sauce pot, bring the orange juice, water, first 2 teaspoons olive oil and grated ginger to a boil
  • Add the couscous and stir well, cover and allow to reconstitute for 10-15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, stir together the dried cranberries, mandarin oranges, almond slivers and chopped parsley.
  • Add the fruit mixture to the couscous and stir together.
  • Top with the final teaspoon of olive oil and salt and pepper to taste.

CURRIED COUSCOUS SALAD WITH DRIED SWEET CRANBERRIES



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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.

CRANBERRY COUSCOUS



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Although it looks like a grain, couscous is actually a type of pasta. The couscous pellets cook very quickly due to their small size. You'll find it near the Middle Eastern or Mediterranean foods.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 tablespoon butter
1-1/2 cups uncooked couscous
1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped
3 tablespoons chopped green onions

Steps:

  • Bring broth and butter to a boil in a large saucepan. Stir in the couscous, cranberries and onions. Remove from the heat. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes or until broth is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 295mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

ORANGE-CRANBERRY COUSCOUS



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Quick, delicious accompaniment to chicken or pork. My husband and I eat way more of this than we should every time I fix it and it is a good way to get fruit into your diet. This makes an impressive side dish that looks like you spent a lot of effort cooking. The herbs that I use is a mix called McCormick's French Country Herbs Roasting Rub, but RecipeZaar doesn't recognize it so I couldn't name it in the ingredients.

Provided by heavenlyherbs

Categories     Egg Free

Time 25m

Yield 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (8 ounce) box couscous
1 1/4 cups chicken broth or 1 1/4 cups stock
3/4 cup orange juice (may increase to 1 cup and decrease broth by 1/4 cup)
1 teaspoon herbs (if you can't find the McCormick's French Country Herbs, then use Herbes de Provence)
1 tablespoon parsley, dried
salt & pepper
1/4 cup onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Bring broth, juice and seasonings to a boil in a medium saucepan.
  • In a small skillet, heat the olive oil and butter, add the onion and saute until onions are almost glassy then add the garlic and finish cooking the onions until transparent. Add contents of skillet (including the oil to the broth mixture).
  • When this mixture comes to a boil, turn off heat, pour in couscous and cranberries, stir slightly and cover with lid. Let sit for 15 minutes and then fluff with a fork or spoon. Serve with your choice of chicken or pork.
  • CHECK MY DESCRIPTION FOR THE TYPE OF HERBS.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 12.2, Sodium 233.6, Carbohydrate 42.9, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 4.5, Protein 7.6

CRAN-ORANGE COUSCOUS SALAD



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I often create salads for summer using a variety of healthy, filling grains. This version with tender couscous is amped up by the bright flavors of oranges, cranberries, basil and a touch of fennel. -Kristen Heigl, Staten Island, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 cups uncooked pearl (Israeli) couscous
2 cans (14 ounces each ) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 large navel oranges, peeled and chopped
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1 cup crumbled goat cheese
1 small red onion, chopped
3/4 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup fennel bulb, thinly sliced, fronds reserved
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
8 fresh basil leaves, chopped, plus more for garnish
VINAIGRETTE:
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare couscous according to package directions. Fluff with a fork; cool. In a bowl, combine couscous and the next 9 ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk together vinaigrette ingredients until blended. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Garnish with additional chopped basil and reserved fennel fronds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 335mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

LEMON-PISTACHIO ISRAELI COUSCOUS



Lemon-Pistachio Israeli Couscous image

Provided by David Lebovitz

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 preserved lemon
1/2 cup (30g) chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons salted or unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup (80g) diced dried fruit (any combination of cherries, cranberries, apricots, prunes, or raisins)
1/2 cup (65g) unsalted (shelled) pistachios, very coarsely chopped (almost whole)
3/4 teaspoon sea salt or kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/4 cups (225g) Israeli couscous or another small round pasta
Freshly ground black pepper

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.

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