Best Saffron Couscous With Goat Cheese Recipes

SAFFRON COUSCOUS

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.

WHOLE WHEAT COUSCOUS WITH PLUMS, GOAT CHEESE AND FRESH MINT

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil.
• Add couscous, stir, and turn off heat; cover saucepan and let rest for 10 minutes.
• Fluff couscous with a fork and transfer to a medium bowl.
• Allow to cool, then add plums, scallions, cheese, and mint.
• In a small bowl, whisk honey and vinegar until honey has dissolved; pour over couscous and gently toss.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.

SAFFRON & RAISIN COUSCOUS WITH 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

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.

SALMON WITH TOMATO-GOAT CHEESE COUSCOUS

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.

LEMON AND MINT ROASTED LAMB

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, ZUCCHINI AND HERB COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Bring the chicken stock to a boil in a small saucepan, and turn off the heat. Add the salt, pepper, cumin, and saffron threads and allow to steep for at least 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat the olive oil and melt the butter in a saute pan. Add the zucchini and cook for 5 minutes, or until lightly browned. Bring the chicken stock just back to a boil. Place the couscous in a large bowl and add the cooked zucchini. Pour the hot chicken stock over them. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and allow to stand at room temperature for 15 minutes. Add the basil and parsley. Toss the couscous and herbs with a fork, and serve warm or at room temperature.