COUSCOUS WITH MOROCCAN SPICES
A nicely flavored couscous from The New Vegetarian Epicure. Posted for ZWT III, North Africa and the Middle East.
Provided by pattikay in L.A.
Categories Moroccan
Time 30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a non stick pan and cook the chopped onion and garlic in it till the onion is soft and translucent.
- Stir in the cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, coriander, cayenne and paprika.
- Continue stirring over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, then add vegetable broth, tomato puree and currants.
- Simmer the sauce for 10 minutes.
- Remove the sauce from heat and stir in fresh lemon (or lime) juice to your taste.
- If not using immediately and planning to reheat before serving, wait to add citrus juice at the last minute.
- To cook the couscous, heat the broth, water, butter and salt together in a medium skillet till the liquid boils.
- Reduce to a simmer, add the couscous, cover the skillet tightly and leave on the lowest heat for 5 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat an leave it covered for another couple of minutes before fluffing with a fork.
- (If using instant couscous, check package directions - you may not need to keep it on heat after boiling, but just cover and wait till liquid is absorbed - just see if liquid amounts match what is mentioned on the package).
FIVE-SPICE MOROCCAN COUCOUS SALAD
Make and share this Five-Spice Moroccan Coucous Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by KristinV
Categories Southwest Asia (middle East)
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat 1 tbs of the peanut oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, cumin, cayenne and couscous. Cook, stirring until fragrant, about 2 minutes, being careful not to burn. Stir in the stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to very low, cover and cook until all liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
- Transfer the couscous to a large serving bowl, using a fork to fluff it up. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the remaining 3 tbs of peanut oil, orange juice, brown sugar and salt to taste. Stir to blend well and set aside.
- The the couscous, add the chickpeas, onion, capsicum, dates and raisins, Add the dressing and toss gently to combine well. Garnish with coriander and peanuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 605.3, Fat 17.8, SaturatedFat 2.9, Sodium 320.6, Carbohydrate 98.3, Fiber 10.4, Sugar 18.1, Protein 15.2
COUSCOUS SALAD WITH SPICES
Make and share this Couscous Salad With Spices recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Happy_Housewife
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Whisk chicken stock, cinnamon, garlic powder, cumin and tumeric in a saucepan and bring to boil.
- Add couscous to the pan and bring to boil and cover.
- Remove from heat and let couscous sit for 5-10 minutes
- Transfer couscous to a mixing bowl and let cool.
- Add red bell pepper, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, and cilantro into couscous.
- Whisk lemon juice, olive oil and garlic in another bowl. Then add the mixture to couscous.
- Toss and add salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 482.9, Fat 29.1, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 3.6, Sodium 182.7, Carbohydrate 46.5, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 5.8, Protein 10.6
SPICE MIXTURE FOR COUSCOUS SALAD
Use this recipe to make our Couscous Salad.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Yield Makes 1/4 cup
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix spices together in a small bowl or container. Store, tightly sealed, at room temperature up to 3 months.
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