Fluffy Flavorful Couscous With Asparagus And Golden Raisins Recipes

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HOW TO COOK COUSCOUS



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Learn how to cook couscous perfectly every time! It takes just 15 minutes and a handful of ingredients. This quick couscous recipe is a great side next to your favorite protein, or use it as a bed to a tasty stew.

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories     Side

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup low-sodium broth or water
Extra virgin olive oil
Kosher Salt
1 cup dry instant couscous (I used this couscous)
To Flavor (optional)
Pinch of cumin (or spice of your choice)
1 to 2 garlic clove (minced and sauteed in extra virgin olive oil)
2 green onions (chopped)
Fresh herbs to your liking (I used parsley and dill)

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, add broth or water. Add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a pinch of kosher salt. Bring to a boil.
  • Now, toast the couscous. In a non-stick skillet or pan, heat about 1 to 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil. Add the couscous and toss around with a wooden spoon until golden brown. This is an optional step but can really adds a great nutty flavor.
  • Stir couscous in the boiled liquid quickly and immediately turn the heat off. Cover and let sit for 10 minutes or until couscous has completely absorbed the broth or water.
  • Uncover and fluff with a fork.
  • You can serve couscous plain, or mix in spices and herbs to give it more flavor. If you like, add in a pinch of cumin, sautéed garlic, chopped green onions, and fresh herbs or your choice. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 kcal, Sodium 1.1 mg, Fat 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Carbohydrate 34.2 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 7.1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SEVEN VEGETABLE COUSCOUS



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Seven-vegetable couscous is a well-known offering at Sephardic Jewish New Year celebrations, but since it's a bountiful, colorful tribute to the harvest, it makes a great meat-free main dish for Thanksgiving as well. Despite the long ingredient list, it's as easy as can be to make.

Provided by Tara Parker-Pope

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 1/2 cups couscous, uncooked
1 tablespoon vegan margarine
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
1 cup finely shredded white cabbage
1 medium turnip, peeled and diced
1 medium yellow summer squash, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1 15- to 16-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 cups diced ripe tomatoes
2 teaspoons grated fresh or jarred ginger, or more, to taste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
Dried hot red pepper flakes, to taste, optional
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
1/2 cup golden raisins (for garnish)
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley (for garnish)
Sliced or slivered toasted almonds (for garnish)

Steps:

  • Combine the couscous and 3 cups boiling water in a heatproof bowl. Cover and let stand until the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork, then stir in the margarine, turmeric and salt. Cover and set aside.
  • For the vegetable stew, heat the oil in a large saucepan or soup pot. Add the onions and sauté over medium heat until translucent. Stir in cabbage and sauté until both it and the onion are lightly golden.
  • Add the remaining stew ingredients. Bring to a simmer, then cover and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 to 20 minutes. Add water as needed to produce a moist, but not soupy, consistency. The vegetables should be just tender, but still firm.
  • To serve, arrange the couscous on the outer edge of a large serving platter and make a well in the center. Pour the vegetable mixture in the center, then sprinkle with the garnishes, topping with sliced or slivered toasted almonds. Let each guest place a mound of couscous on his or her dinner plate and top it with the vegetable mixture.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 276, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 518 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

MOROCCAN COUSCOUS WITH RAISINS



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Make and share this Moroccan Couscous With Raisins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by little_wing

Categories     Moroccan

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup dark seedless raisins
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 cup couscous
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts

Steps:

  • In a 3-quart saucepan, combine 1 1/4 cups water with cinnamon, turmeric, cumin, salt, raisins and butter; bring to a boil.
  • Stir in couscous; remove from heat.
  • Add pine nuts, then cover.
  • Let stand 5 minutes.
  • Using a fork, fluff couscous and place in a serving bowl.

ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH ASPARAGUS



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Make and share this Israeli Couscous With Asparagus recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups water
1 3/4 cups asparagus, diagonally cut into 1 inch slices
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/4 cups chicken broth, fat and salt-free
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup couscous, such as Israeli couscous
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup red bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons cashew nuts, chopped and lightly salted

Steps:

  • To cook asparagus place water in a medium saucepan; bring water to a boil. Add asparagus, and cook 2 minutes or just until crisp-tender; drain. Place asparagus in ice water 1 minute; drain. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté 3 to 4 minutes or until tender. Stir in chicken broth and salt; bring to a boil. Add couscous; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and cook 5 minutes.
  • Stir in asparagus, black pepper, red bell pepper and cashews. Cook an additional 3 to 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.

FALL COUSCOUS WITH SWISS CHARD, RAISINS AND WARM SPICES



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Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
One 15-ounce can chicken stock
1 1/3 cups Moroccan couscous
1/2 cup dark raisins
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 small red onion, diced small
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups shiitake mushrooms, sliced
2 bunches Swiss chard, stems removed, leaves rough chopped (3 to 4 cups)
1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Toast the allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan over a medium heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Place the couscous in a medium bowl. Pour the seasoned stock over the couscous and add the raisins. Gently stir to combine, then cover with plastic wrap and allow to sit until the stock is absorbed and the couscous is fluffy, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large saute pan over a medium heat and cook the onions until translucent, stirring often, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 2 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the mushrooms and cook until softened and caramelized, 5 minutes. Add the Swiss chard and continue to cook until it is fully wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
  • Toss the Swiss chard mixture into the couscous along with about half of the parsley, then stir. Top with the remaining parsley and serve warm.

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