Best Red Pepper Lemon And Mint Couscous Recipes

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MINTED COUSCOUS WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES



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Couscous, traditional Berber food, is one of North Africas' great dishes. Here, mixed with lemon juice and mint and served with roasted vegetables, it makes a memorable meal. This is a family favourite, my youngest DD in particular is a couscous addict! (Preparation time does not include 3 - 4 hours marinating time) From Linda McCartneys World of vegetarian Cooking

Provided by Karen Elizabeth

Categories     Grains

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 large aubergine, cut into chunky batons
1 lb courgette, cut into chunky batons
1 large red onion, cut into 8 wedges
12 garlic cloves, in their skins
10 basil leaves, torn roughly
1 sprig chopped fresh parsley
4 -6 tablespoons olive oil
1 red pepper, grilled, skinned, quartered and de-seeded
1 yellow pepper, grilled, skinned, quartered and de-seeded
4 field mushrooms, sliced
15 -20 black olives, pitted
8 ounces couscous
1 pint water, boiled
1/4 pint olive oil
2 lemons, juice and zest of
1 yellow pepper, de-seeded and chopped finely
4 spring onions, chopped finely
4 -6 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint
sea salt
black pepper

Steps:

  • Roasted vegetables:.
  • Put the prepared aubergine, courgettes, onion and garlic into a large bowl with the basil and rosemary. Sprinkle with half the olive oil and toss well. Leave to stand at room temperature for 3 - 4 hours.
  • Pre-heat the oven to 220c/425F/gas 7.
  • Spread the vegetables onto a baking tray or trays, in a single layer, and drizzle with the remaining olive oil.
  • Roast for 15 minutes, then add the peppers, mushrooms and olives, and toss.
  • Return to the oven and roast for a further 10 - 15 minutes until the vegetables are tender, turning once more before the end of the cooking time.
  • Minted Couscous:.
  • Put the couscous into a large bowl, and pour the boiling water over it. Stir for a couple of minutes until the water has absorbed and the couscous is tender, about 6 - 7 minutes.
  • Add the olive oil, lemon juice and zest, and mix them in thoroughly.
  • Stir in the chopped pepper, spring onions and mint. Season with salt and pepper, and serve with the roasted vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 716.8, Fat 43.6, SaturatedFat 6.1, Sodium 177.1, Carbohydrate 74.2, Fiber 11.9, Sugar 8.8, Protein 13.3

MOROCCAN LEMON MINT COUSCOUS



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This classic Moroccan side dish couscous recipe is given a bit of crunch with some chopped toasted pecans. From Linda Larsen,Your Guide to Busy Cooks, @about.com

Provided by Nana Lee

Categories     Grains

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 ounces instant couscous
2 tablespoons lemon juice (or to taste)
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped of fresh mint
1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted if desired

Steps:

  • Prepare couscous according to package directions.
  • When done, fluff couscous with fork and add remaining ingredients.
  • Stir very gently with a fork and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212, Fat 11.3, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 198, Carbohydrate 23.8, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 0.4, Protein 4.3

RED PEPPER, LEMON AND MINT COUSCOUS



Red Pepper, Lemon and Mint Couscous image

This was included as part of a salmon recipe on www.channel4.com. Much as I love salmon, I didn't care for this particular recipe. However, I did love the couscous! This is very good served with chicken. To save preparation time, use the roasted red peppers that come in a jar.

Provided by Irmgard

Categories     Grains

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 roasted red peppers, diced
350 ml chicken stock
275 g couscous
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
15 g butter
1 lemon (Use all of the zest and the juice from half)
2 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring the chicken stock to a boil in a medium pan.
  • Stir in the couscous, cover and remove from the heat.
  • Leave for 5 minutes, then uncover and fluff up with a fork.
  • Add the oil and butter and stir over low heat until heated through.
  • Then stir in the red peppers, lemon zest and juice, chopped mint and salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.5, Fat 11.4, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 10.7, Sodium 157.1, Carbohydrate 59.5, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 1.4, Protein 11.5

ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH LEMON, MINT, PEAS, FETA, AND PICKLED SHALLOTS RECIPE - (4.1/5)



Israeli Couscous with Lemon, Mint, Peas, Feta, and Pickled Shallots Recipe - (4.1/5) image

Provided by DreiFromBK

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
Salt and pepper
2 shallots, sliced thin
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 recipe Simple Israeli Couscous, cooled
4 ounces baby arugula, roughly chopped, about 4 cups
1 cup fresh mint leaves, torn
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup shelled pistachios, toasted and chopped
3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled, about 3/4 cup

Steps:

  • For efficiency, let the shallots pickle while you prepare the remaining ingredients. In a small saucepan, bring vinegar, sugar and a pinch of salt to a simmer over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Add shallots, stir, cover and remove from heat. Allow to cool for about 30 minutes. Drain and roughly chop shallots. Set aside. Using a medium saucepan, heat couscous and oil over medium heat for about 6 minutes or until half the grains are golden brown. Add water and salt, stir. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil. Stir. Reduce heat to low, cover and allow to simmer for about 10 minutes or until all the water is absorbed. Turn off heat and let stand, still covered for 3 minutes. Next, grab a baking sheet. Spread the couscous in a single layer and cool. Set aside. Whisk together the oil, lemon juice, mustard, red pepper flakes, and salt in a large bowl. Add couscous and toss in dressing. Then add arugula, mint, peas, 1/2 cup feta and shallots. Toss gently. Season with salt and pepper and transfer to a pretty bowl. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of feta. Add a squeeze of lemon juice over the salad if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature. This salad is best the day it is made, but does make nice leftovers for lunch or dinner the next day. Enjoy!

MINTED COUSCOUS



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup couscous
1 clove garlic, minced
1 lemon, zested
1 scallion, finely chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon butter
8 to 10 fresh mint leaves, chopped
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • In a bowl, stir together the couscous, garlic, lemon zest, scallions, a pinch of salt and a grind or 2 of pepper. In a pot on high heat, bring the chicken stock and butter to a boil. Immediately pour over the couscous mixture, then quickly cover tightly with a lid or plastic wrap. Let sit for 5 minutes. Add the mint, fluff with a fork and stir in the olive oil. Serve warm.

ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH MINT AND LEMON



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This is a very simple recipe, and so very light and flavorful, that everyone can enjoy , the flavor of mint is so light and refreshing in this dish!!

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt, plus more for pasta water
1 1/2 cups israeli couscous or 1 1/2 cups pearl couscous
5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more
olive oil, for drizzling
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, thinly sliced
5 scallions, thinly sliced diagonally
1/3 cup golden raisin
3 tablespoons lemon zest, very thinly sliced (2-3 strips)
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
fresh ground pepper
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Bring pot of salted water to a boil Add couscous, and cook until al dente, Drain, and drizzle with just enough oil to coat. Spread on a baking sheet and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
  • Combine couscous and remaining ingredients. Let stand at room temperature for least 30 minutes before serving.

CITRUS-INFUSED ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH MINT



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Serve this citrus-infused Israeli Couscous side with our Slow-Cooked Lamb with Prunes and Dried Apricots.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 cup Israeli couscous
1 1/2 cups Homemade Chicken Stock, or canned low-sodium chicken broth, skimmed of fat
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In medium saucepan over medium-low heat, heat olive oil. Add shallot; cook until translucent but not browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Add couscous; stir to coat with oil. Add stock, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until couscous is soft and all liquid has been absorbed, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove couscous from heat; stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and mint. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve.

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