Citrus Corn Couscous Recipes

CITRUS COUSCOUS CUPS

Steps:

• Cook's Note: To toast the almonds, arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F oven for 6 to 8 minutes until lightly toasted. Cool completely before using.
• Special equipment: 24-count nonstick mini-muffin pan; 2 1/2-inch round cookie cutter
• For the pastry cups: Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a 24-count nonstick mini-muffin pan with vegetable oil cooking spray. Unroll the pie crusts on a lightly floured work surface. Using a 2 1/2-inch round cookie cutter, cut 12 circles of dough from each crust. Press the dough into the prepared muffin cups. Bake until light golden, 10 minutes. Cool completely before filling, 15 minutes.
• For the salad: Bring the broth, orange zest, orange juice and cumin to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the couscous and remove the pan from the heat. Cover the pan until the liquid had been absorbed and the couscous is tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Fluff the couscous and break up any lumps, using a fork. Toss together the couscous, mandarin oranges, almonds and parsley in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
• For the dressing: Whisk together the oil, orange juice, vinegar, salt and pepper in a small bowl until smooth.
• To assemble: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until coated. Spoon the mixture into the cooled pastry cups and serve.

CITRUS CORN COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Bring the water to a boil in a large saucepan. When the water is boiling, remove from heat and add the crumbled saffron. Stir quickly and then add the couscous. Stir the couscous to it is all moistened, then cover and let steam for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, cut the corn kernels from the cob. In a sauté pan, heat the butter over medium heat and add the shallots and garlic. Fry until the shallots begin to turn translucent, then add the corn. Cook until the corn kernels are cooked but still slightly crunchy, and beginning to brown a little. Mix the orange juice, preserved lemon, vinegar, olive oil, cumin, paprika, and coriander together. To assemble the dish, pour the couscous into a large bowl and fluff with a fork until the grains have separated. Add the orange juice mixture and stir thoroughly to coat the couscous. Add the cooked corn, parsley, and green onion and stir to mix. Season to taste with kosher salt.

ROASTED CORN AND GARLIC COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
• Wrap garlic cloves tightly in foil and place on prepared baking sheet. Arrange corn on baking sheet next to garlic and sprinkle corn with the salt. Roast for 15 to 20 minutes, until garlic is soft and corn is golden, turning every 5 minutes to prevent corn from burning. Unwrap garlic and mince. Slice kernels from corn cob.
• Combine garlic, corn kernels and chicken broth in a medium saucepan. Set pan over medium-high heat and bring mixture to a boil. Stir in couscous, remove from heat, cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and stir in green onions and pimento, and toss to combine.

HERBY COUSCOUS WITH CITRUS & POMEGRANATE DRESSING

Steps:

• Place the couscous in a shallow bowl, then pour over 200ml boiling water. Cover the bowl with cling film, then leave for 5 mins until the couscous has swelled up and absorbed all of the water. Ruffle with a fork to separate the grains, then stir through the pomegranate seeds and herbs.
• Make a dressing by mixing together the orange juice, white wine vinegar and olive oil, then stir into the couscous. Season well with salt and serve.

CORN AND COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together curry powder, mustard, and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. While whisking, slowly drizzle in 3 tablespoons oil; whisk until emulsified. Set aside.
• Place couscous in a large bowl. Bring 1 cup water to a boil; pour over couscous; stir to combine. Cover with a plate; let steam until water is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork; set aside.
• Heat remaining tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, and cook, stirring, until softened, about 4 minutes. Stir in garlic and chile; cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add corn, and cook until bright yellow and just tender, about 2 minutes. Stir corn mixture into couscous. Add curry vinaigrette and cilantro; toss to combine. Serve warm or at room temperature.

CORN AND BERRY COUSCOUS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring the broth, butter and salt to a boil. Stir in the corn, cranberries and cinnamon. Cover and return to a boil; cook for 2 minutes. Stir in couscous. , Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes or until broth is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.

HERBED CORN AND COUSCOUS

Steps:

• In a small heavy saucepan cook the corn in the butter over moderately high heat, stirring, for 1 minute, add the broth, and bring the liquid to a boil. Stir in the couscous, remove the pan from the heat, and let the mixture stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Stir in the chives and salt and pepper to taste.

COUSCOUS WITH CORN

Steps:

• Melt butter in saucepan.
• Add shallot and saute 1 to 2 minutes, or until tender.
• Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
• Add couscous, corn, pepper, cayenne and salt.
• Cover; remove from heat and set aside 5 minutes.
• Fluff with a fork.

CITRUS ISRAELI COUSCOUS

Steps:

• In a saucepan over medium high, heat oil. Stir in couscous, cinnamon, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally until lightly browned, 3-4 minutes.
• Stir in lime and orange juices and deglaze pan, stirring up all the browned bits on the bottom.
• Add water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until all liquid is absorbed, 10-12 minutes.
• Stir in parsley, pine nuts and salt and pepper to taste.

COUSCOUS WITH FRESH CILANTRO AND LEMON JUICE

Steps:

• Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and turmeric; stir 1 minute.
• Add water, lemon zest, and coarse salt; bring to boil.
• Remove pan from heat. Stir in couscous. Cover; let stand until liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
• Fluff with fork; mix in cilantro and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
• Serve.

CORN COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Place the couscous,stock powder and water into a bowl.Cover and allow to stand for 5 mins.Fluff up with a fork.
• Melt the butter in a pan,add the spring onion and corn,cook 2 minutes.
• Stir corn into couscous with the parsley and serve.