SPICY COUSCOUS
Steps:
- Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Saute garlic with red pepper flakes for 2 minutes being careful not to burn garlic. Add the chicken broth, turn up heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Stir in couscous, cover and remove from the heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and fluff with fork. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.
SPICY COUSCOUS SALAD
This can be made as a main-dish salad (great for lunchboxes) or as a side dish for roast lamb
Provided by Emma Lewis
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Side dish
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Tip the couscous and chickpeas into a bowl and pour over the stock. Cover and leave for 5-10 mins until the couscous has absorbed the stock. Allow to cool a little. Toss through the lemon zest and juice, pepper, almonds and mint. Spoon into a container, then top with the yogurt and a drizzle of harissa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 41 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 14 grams protein, Sodium 1.14 milligram of sodium
COUSCOUS WITH DATES, RAISINS, AND ALMONDS
This is a slightly sweet recipe of middle eastern origin. You can add more sugar if you like, but for those wanting to cut down on sugar and fat, this is a great way to indulge in a bit of sweet with an ethnic flair.
Provided by Linda Lola
Categories Dessert
Time 15m
Yield 1 platter, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, orange peel and juice, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Bring to a boil. Add the couscous to the boiling water. Remove from heat and cover for ten minutes. Liquid should be absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
- In a small frying pan, heat the almonds over medium heat, stirring continuously until toasted. Add the raisins and dates and butter. Heat all until butter is melted.
- Serve couscous spread over a platter, top with topping mixture. Sprinkle a bit of powdered sugar over the top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 451.7, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 171.4, Carbohydrate 83.4, Fiber 6, Sugar 40.1, Protein 9.6
MOROCCAN CHICKEN COUSCOUS WITH DATES
Wholewheat grains keep you fuller for longer - flavour with dates, lemon, cumin and cinnamon
Provided by Jennifer Joyce
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/ gas 4. Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a large frying pan over a high heat. Season the chicken, then cook for 10 mins or until browned on both sides. Remove and put in a large baking dish with the dry couscous.
- Heat the remaining oil in the pan, add the onions and garlic, and cook for 5 mins until softened. Add the zest and juice of 1 lemon along with the stock, cumin, cinnamon and dates, then bring to the boil.
- Pour the date mixture over the chicken and couscous, sprinkle over the almonds, cover with foil and bake for 20 mins. Serve sprinkled with the remaining zest and parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 534 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 55 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 23 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 40 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium
SPICY VEGETABLE COUSCOUS
Make and share this Spicy Vegetable Couscous recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Annacia
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 4-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a medium-size skillet heat the oil.
- Add green onions, sweet pepper, garlic, tomatoes and zucchini; saute 5 min, stirring.
- Remove from heat and keep warm.
- In a medium-size saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients, mix, cover and let stand 5 minutes, until liquid is absorbed. Add the first mixture and fluff with a fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.9, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 342.5, Carbohydrate 54.4, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 4.3, Protein 10.3
SPICY COUSCOUS WITH DATES
This is a spicy couscous recipe for the winter months from far in the Arctic north!
Provided by Mark and Minna
Categories Couscous
Time 30m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, and saute onion until tender. Season with anise pods and salt. Mix in garlic, red bell pepper, dried hot red peppers, and black pepper. Continue to cook and stir until vegetables are tender.
- Stir mushrooms and lemon juice into the vegetable mixture. Mix in dates and cinnamon, and simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes.
- Place couscous in a medium saucepan, and cover with vegetable stock. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover, and simmer 3 to 5 minutes, until all moisture has been absorbed.
- Fluff couscous with a fork, mix into the vegetables, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 594.1 calories, Carbohydrate 111.9 g, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 9.2 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 314.5 mg, Sugar 18.7 g
SPICY COUSCOUS WITH DATES
This is a spicy couscous recipe for the winter months from far in the Arctic north!
Provided by Mark and Minna
Categories Couscous
Time 30m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, and saute onion until tender. Season with anise pods and salt. Mix in garlic, red bell pepper, dried hot red peppers, and black pepper. Continue to cook and stir until vegetables are tender.
- Stir mushrooms and lemon juice into the vegetable mixture. Mix in dates and cinnamon, and simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes.
- Place couscous in a medium saucepan, and cover with vegetable stock. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover, and simmer 3 to 5 minutes, until all moisture has been absorbed.
- Fluff couscous with a fork, mix into the vegetables, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 594.1 calories, Carbohydrate 111.9 g, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 9.2 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 314.5 mg, Sugar 18.7 g
SPICED COUSCOUS
Make and share this Spiced Couscous recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dancer
Categories Fruit
Time 27m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Toast and chop cashews or pistachios.
- Melt 1/4 c butter in medium saucepan over low heat.
- Add spices and cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add stock and currants.
- Can be prepared 4 hours ahead, bring to boil.
- Mix in couscous and 2 tbsps.
- butter.
- Cover and remove from heat.
- Let stand 5 minutes.
- Fluff with fork; season with salt.
- Transfer couscous to bowl, add nuts and toss well.
COUSCOUS WITH DATES
Categories Side Vegetarian Quick & Easy Ramadan Date Vegan Couscous Gourmet Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 1 serving
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring water, oil, zest, and salt to a boil in a 1- to 1 1/2-quart heavy saucepan. Stir in couscous and dates, then cover pan and remove from heat. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
- Fluff couscous with a fork and stir in scallion greens.
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