Best Saffron Couscous With Goat Cheese Recipes

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SAFFRON COUSCOUS



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A light side dish or a great lunch box salad. The addition of saffron makes it just interesting enough!

Provided by toastyfrenchy

Categories     Side Dish

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons warm water
5 saffron threads, or more to taste
1 cup couscous
1 cup vegetable broth
1 celery stalk, diced
¼ cup dried currants
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon harissa, or to taste
½ teaspoon ground cumin
sea salt to taste

Steps:

  • Combine warm water and saffron together in a bowl.
  • Mix couscous and vegetable broth together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove saucepan from heat, cover saucepan, and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork and transfer to a bowl.
  • Stir saffron mixture, celery, currants, olive oil, lemon juice, harissa, cumin, and sea salt into couscous. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.7 g, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 236.3 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

SALMON WITH TOMATO-GOAT CHEESE COUSCOUS



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Rich with goat cheese and tomato, this recipe works for a weeknight supper or an elegant company dinner-and is adjustable for number of people. -Toni Roberts, La Canada, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 salmon fillets (5 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chicken stock
3/4 cup uncooked whole wheat couscous
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
4 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese

Steps:

  • Sprinkle salmon with salt, garlic salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add salmon skin side up and cook 3 minutes. Turn fish and cook an additional 4 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove from heat and keep warm., In a large saucepan, bring stock to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, until stock is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, green onions and goat cheese. Serve with salmon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414 calories, Fat 19g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 506mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LEMON AND MINT ROASTED LAMB



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h22m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 pounds boneless leg of lamb, rinsed and patted dry
12-ounce bottle lemon pepper dressing
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon paprika
1/2 cup mint leaves, chopped
1 onion, thinly sliced
Saffron Couscous with Goat Cheese, recipe follows
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 pinch saffron threads
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (10-ounce) box instant couscous
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/3 cup dried apricots, chopped
1/3 cup raisins
4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup nicoise olives, pitted
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley leaves

Steps:

  • In large zip-top bag, add lamb, lemon pepper marinade, minced garlic, paprika, and mint. Squeeze out air and let marinade at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Place sliced onions in bottom of roasting pan. Remove lamb from bag and place on top of onions. Pour marinade mixture over lamb.
  • Place in preheated oven and immediately reduce heat to 375 degrees F. Roast for approximately 30 minutes per pound or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat registers 165 degrees F.
  • Remove from oven and tent with aluminum foil and let rest for 10 minutes before carving.
  • Serve with Saffron Couscous.
  • In a medium saucepan, bring broth, saffron, and salt to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in couscous. Cover and set aside for 5 minutes.
  • Transfer cooked couscous to a medium bowl and fluff with a fork. Add remaining ingredients and toss to combine.

SAFFRON & RAISIN COUSCOUS WITH FRESH MINT



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Make and share this Saffron & Raisin Couscous With Fresh Mint recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Az B8990

Categories     African

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups water
3/8 teaspoon saffron thread
3/4 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
3/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups couscous
1/4 cup raisins
2 1/4 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil and add the saffron. Remove from the heat, cover, and let stand for 30 minutes.
  • Return the pan to the heat, bring to a boil, and mix in the olive oil, salt, couscous, and raisins.Remove from the heat, cover, and let stand for 30 minutes.
  • Using a fork and your fingertips, fluff the couscous to separate the grains. Taste and adjust the seasonings. Stir in the mint.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.

COUSCOUS WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND GOAT CHEESE



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This is quick, tasty and very filling with all the onions. Also low in calories and fat, from Cooking Light.

Provided by CaliforniaJan

Categories     Grains

Time 20m

Yield 5 3/4 cup servings, 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups red onions, diced
1 cup couscous
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
1 cup chicken broth

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion, and sauté 7 minutes or until browned.
  • Combine couscous and garlic power, pepper and salt in a medium bowl; top with onions and cheese. Place broth in a microwave-safe measuring cup; microwave at high 2 1/2 minutes or until hot. Slowly pour over couscous mixture. Cover; let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork, tossing until well combined.

SAFFRON COUSCOUS WITH HERBS



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This is a wonderful couscous that can stand alone or will compliment a Middle Eastern inspired main dish. You can use less oil if you prefer. UPDATE: Based on some of the reviews I have increased the stock from 2 cups to 2.5 cups and I have increased the servings to 8 instead of 6. The quantity of herbs should be somewhat according to how much you like and which kind of herbs (strong/mild flavour) you are adding.

Provided by Deantini

Categories     Grains

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons sesame seeds
2 tablespoons pine nuts
1 tablespoon butter
1 small onion, finely diced
2 1/2 cups chicken stock or 2 1/2 cups vegetable stock
1 pinch saffron, crumbled
2 cups couscous (whole wheat or regular)
1/4 cup olive oil, extra virgin
1 lemon, juice of
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (to taste)
1/4 cup sultana raisin
1 1/2 cups mixed herbs, finely chopped (including mint, cilantro, flat-leaf parsley)
kosher salt ground pepper
fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Place sesame seeds and pine nuts in small baking dish. Bake in preheated 400F oven until lightly golden, watching carefully so they don't burn, about 5 minutes. Or cook carefully on a skillet.
  • In small skillet, on medium-high heat, melt butter. Add onion. Cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 7 minutes.
  • Meanwhile in large saucepan, bring stock and saffron to boil over high heat. Remove from heat. Add couscous; stir. Cover; let stand 15 minutes. Fluff with fork.
  • Toss with oil, lemon juice and red pepper flakes. Add sesame seeds, pine nuts, onions, raisins and herbs. Toss gently. Season with salt and pepper.

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