Couscous Salad With Dates And Almonds Recipes

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COUSCOUS SALAD WITH DATES AND ALMONDS



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Categories     Salad     Bean     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Date     Almond     Healthy     Vegan     Couscous     Cilantro     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 10-ounce box couscous
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon (generous) grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 15- to 16-ounce can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained
2/3 cup chopped pitted dates
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/4 cup minced green onions
Fresh cilantro sprigs

Steps:

  • Bring 2 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon salt to boil in medium saucepan. Add couscous; stir 30 seconds. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork. Transfer to large bowl to cool.
  • Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, lemon peel, and cardamom to blend in small bowl. Drizzle over couscous. Mix in garbanzo beans, dates, almonds, minced cilantro, and green onions. Season with salt and pepper. Let stand at room temperature at least 1 hour and up to 2 hours. Garnish with cilantro sprigs.

COUSCOUS SALAD WITH ALMONDS AND FETA



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This has been our favourite Recipe for Hot Weather so far this season. It makes a full meal, and contains a nice variety of textures and flavours. We enjoy it topped with ground fresh chili paste.

Provided by Elise and family

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup couscous
boiling water
1/2 cup parsley, chopped
1 green onion, diced
1 tomatoes, diced
1/2 red pepper, diced (or yellow or orange)
1/2 cup feta, crumbled
1/4 cup almonds, whole
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste
ground fresh chili paste, to taste

Steps:

  • Boil water.
  • Pour couscous into a soup bowl. Add enough boiling water to cover couscous completely (even a bit more, depending on the type of couscous you have) and cover the bowl with a plate. Set aside for 8 minutes.
  • Chop parsley, green onion, tomato, and pepper.
  • When couscous is done (tender), scoop it into a bigger bowl and fluff it with a fork. Add chopped ingredients and mix together.
  • Add crumbled feta and whole almonds and stir to blend everything together.
  • Add olive oil and salt and pepper, and stir well once again.
  • Serve on two plates and add ground fresh chili paste as you eat, according to your taste! Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 732.8, Fat 38.2, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 33.4, Sodium 499.3, Carbohydrate 77.5, Fiber 8.4, Sugar 5.5, Protein 21.6

COUSCOUS WITH DATES, RAISINS, AND ALMONDS



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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

2 cups water
1 tablespoon butter
1 orange, using the grated orange peel and then juice of that orange
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (10 ounce) package near east instant original couscous
1/2 cup almonds, sliced
1/2 cup golden raisin
1/2 cup chopped dates
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup powdered sugar

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

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