Best Spicy Pork And Couscous Recipes

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GREEK SEASONED PORK WITH LEMON COUSCOUS



Greek Seasoned Pork with Lemon Couscous image

Greek seasoning is a blend that includes oregano, basil, thyme, marjoram, onion and garlic.

Provided by BHG Test Kitchen

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 teaspoon olive oil
1.5 cup coarsely chopped, unpeeled eggplant
0.5 cup chopped red onion (1 medium)
4 0.5 inch thick boneless pork loin chops
1 teaspoon Greek seasoning
1.25 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
0.25 cup oil-packed dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
0.75 cup whole wheat couscous
1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
1 tablespoon lemon juice
0.5 teaspoon bottled minced roasted garlic
0.25 teaspoon salt
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh spinach

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan heat 2 teaspoons of the oil over medium heat. Add eggplant and red onion; cook about 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, trim fat from chops. Sprinkle chops with Greek seasoning. In a large skillet heat the remaining 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat. Add chops; reduce heat to medium. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes or until just pink in center (145°F), turning once. Remove from heat; let stand for 3 minutes.
  • Add broth and dried tomatoes to eggplant mixture. Bring to boiling. Stir in couscous, lemon peel, lemon juice, roasted garlic, and salt; remove from heat. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Stir in spinach. Divide couscous mixture among serving plates. Top with chops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 kcal, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 562 mg, Sugar 3 g, Fat 8 g, ServingSize 1 pork chop and about 3/4 cup couscous mixture each, UnsaturatedFat 6 g

ROAST PORK WITH COUSCOUS & GINGER YOGURT



Roast pork with couscous & ginger yogurt image

Give your system a boost of iron with this low-fat yet satisfying roast pork recipe

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pork fillets , each about 500g/1lb 2oz, trimmed of any fat
2 tsp olive oil
3 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground cinnamon
4 tsp grated ginger
250g couscous
100g sultanas
zest and juice 1 lemon
small bunch mint , chopped
200g fat-free natural yogurt

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Brown the pork in a non-stick frying pan over a high heat for 4-5 mins, turning twice. Mix the oil, 2 tsp cumin, cinnamon, 2 tsp ginger and some seasoning, then rub all over the pork. Transfer to a roasting tin and roast for 30-35 mins or until the juices run clear when the thickest part is pierced with a skewer.
  • Mix the couscous with the remaining cumin, the sultanas, lemon zest and juice, then season and pour over 400ml boiling water. Stir well and cover for 5 mins, then stir in the mint.
  • Stir the remaining ginger and a little seasoning into the yogurt. Thickly slice the pork and serve with the couscous and ginger yogurt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 37 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 15 grams sugar, Protein 23 grams protein, Sodium 0.21 milligram of sodium

TOFU AND VEGETABLES STIR-FRY WITH COUSCOUS



Tofu and Vegetables Stir-Fry with Couscous image

This is a good idea for a high-protein recipe if you are vegan. I hope you enjoy it! You can serve this dish with rice or pasta instead of couscous.

Provided by Valeria Pinzon Rivera

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stir-Fry

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 21

10 ounces tofu, cubed
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, or as needed
1 teaspoon curry powder, or to taste
salt and ground pepper to taste
1 head broccoli, cut into florets
1 carrot, sliced
8 cups fresh spinach
1 onion, diced
½ cucumber, sliced
1 radish, sliced
1 pinch ground nutmeg, or to taste
2 tablespoons soy sauce, divided, or to taste
1 tablespoon honey, or to taste
1 tablespoon peanut butter
1 pinch ground ginger, or to taste
1 pinch ground black pepper to taste
1 cup water
1 cup couscous
1 tablespoon vegan margarine
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon pistachio nuts, or to taste

Steps:

  • Mix tofu, 1 tablespoon oil, curry powder, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Let stand for 30 minutes.
  • While tofu is marinating, place broccoli and carrot in a microwave-safe bowl with 1 tablespoon water and 1 pinch salt. Cover and cook in the microwave for 2 1/2 minutes.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok over high heat. Saute spinach, onion, cucumber, radish, nutmeg, and 1 pinch salt until spinach is wilted, about 1 minute. Add 1 tablespoon soy sauce, honey, peanut butter, ginger, and black pepper. Add cooked broccoli and carrot. Reduce heat to low and cover the wok.
  • Place marinated tofu in a pan over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon soy sauce. Cook until heated through, about 3 minutes. Add to vegetable mixture in the wok.
  • Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add couscous, margarine, and garlic. Mix well, cover the saucepan, and let rest until water is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
  • Serve couscous in a bowl topped with tofu mixture and pistachios.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.3 calories, Carbohydrate 57.6 g, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 8.2 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 644.3 mg, Sugar 10.8 g

STICKY GLAZED PORK WITH SPRING ONION COUSCOUS



Sticky glazed pork with spring onion couscous image

Perk up pork in this deliciously family meal

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tsp English mustard
3 tbsp runny honey
splash orange juice
4 pork loin steaks, (about 175g/6oz each)
300g couscous
1 bunch spring onions , thinly sliced
1 tbsp olive oil
450ml hot chicken stock
½ punnet baby plum or cherry tomatoes , quartered

Steps:

  • Mix the mustard with the honey and enough orange juice to loosen, then smear all over the steaks. Preheat the grill until hot and line the grill pan with foil. Grill the steaks for 4 minutes on each side or until cooked, brushing over any excess glaze.
  • While the pork is grilling, tip the couscous and spring onions into a bowl. Spoon the oil into the stock, pour onto the couscous and stir. Cover tightly with cling film and leave for 5-6 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.
  • Fluff up the couscous with a fork and stir in the tomatoes, then season. Spoon onto a warmed serving dish and top with the steaks and any pan juices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 574 calories, Fat 24 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 51 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 42 grams protein, Sodium 0.61 milligram of sodium

SPICED PORK CHOP WITH ISRAELI COUSCOUS



Spiced Pork Chop with Israeli Couscous image

Israeli couscous is an appealing alternative to pasta or rice -- its grains are larger than those of regular couscous and have a pleasant chewy texture.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 teaspoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
1/3 cup Israeli (pearl) couscous
2 tablespoons golden raisins
1 bone-in pork rib chop (6 to 8 ounces)
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/2 cup frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest, plus 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium; add garlic, and cook, stirring, until golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Add couscous and raisins; cook, stirring, until couscous is lightly toasted, 1 to 2 minutes. Add 1/2 cup water; bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook until liquid is absorbed, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, season pork with paprika, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. In a small nonstick skillet, heat remaining teaspoon oil over medium-low. Cook pork until browned and interior is opaque throughout, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
  • Remove couscous from heat; stir in broccoli, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper; let stand, covered, until broccoli is warmed through, 2 minutes. Serve pork with couscous.

SKILLET PORK TENDERLOIN WITH SPICED CARROTS AND COUSCOUS



Skillet Pork Tenderloin with Spiced Carrots and Couscous image

Spiced pork tenderloin, lemon-ginger carrots and apricot studded-couscous all play nicely together in this speedy one-pan weeknight dinner (your dishwasher will thank you). Consider the pumpkin pie spice your secret weapon -- its blend of unique spices gives you major bang in just one ingredient.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pork tenderloin, trimmed (about 1 pound)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
3 medium carrots, cut 1/4 inch thick on the bias
1/2 lemon, thinly sliced and then quartered
1 cup couscous
1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
2 cups lightly packed baby spinach

Steps:

  • Mix together the pumpkin pie spice, 1 teaspoon cumin, 2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of pepper in a small bowl. Rub the spice mix all over the pork tenderloin.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Add the pork tenderloin down the center of the skillet. Cook the pork, flipping occasionally and keeping it in the center of the skillet, until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
  • While the pork cooks, toss together the ginger, carrots, lemons, remaining 1/2 teaspoon cumin and 1 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to one side of the pork tenderloin in the skillet and then add the carrot mixture, spreading it out in an even layer. (Leave the other side of the pork empty.) Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet and cook until the carrots are bright orange and just start to become tender, about 8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mix together the couscous, apricots and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in a medium bowl. Add the couscous mixture and 1 1/2 cups water to the empty side of the skillet. Pile the spinach on top of the carrots, cover the skillet and cook until the couscous is fluffy and tender and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the pork has reached about 150 degrees F, about 10 minutes. Remove the pork to a cutting board and slice. Serve with the carrots and couscous.

MOROCCAN-SPICED PORK CHOPS AND FRUITY COUSCOUS



Moroccan-Spiced Pork Chops and Fruity Couscous image

When I first found this recipe on the Weight Watchers website, I was amused by the idea of a Moroccan dish featuring pork as most of the natives I know from this country are Muslim. Though I will never serve this dish to them, I love the flavors of the marinade and have made some changes that make this truly delicious.

Provided by justcallmetoni

Categories     Pork

Time 58m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 tablespoon harissa
1 lb lean pork loin, sliced into four pieces (4 oz each) or 4 (4 ounce) boneless pork chops
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 1/4 cups couscous
2 1/2 cups fat-free chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
8 fresh apricot halves
1 tablespoon cilantro, fresh, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine harissa, cumin, coriander and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a resealable plastic bag. (Use a non-metal container if you prefer.) Add chops to bag, seal and shake until well-coated. Marinate the meat for 30 minutes in the fridge.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chops until cooked through, about eight minutes per side.
  • Bring broth to boil in a medium saucepan. Add 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon, turmeric and couscous. Turn heat down to lowest possible setting, cover and simmer for 5-7 minutes. Fluff couscous and mix in the apricots and cilantro.
  • Serve chops on top of the couscous.
  • Cooking time includes the time to marinade the meat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 524.8, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 91.9, Sodium 657, Carbohydrate 56.7, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 12.2, Protein 40.9

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