Texas Couscous Recipes

TEX-MEX COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Heat a small saucepan over medium-high heat.
• Add olive oil to pan, swirling to coat and then add shallots and saute for about 2 minutes until tender.
• Stir in couscous and saute about 1 minute. Add tomatoes, broth, and corn; bring to a boil.
• Cover and let simmer on low heat for about 12 minutes, remove from heat and let stand, still covered, for about 5 minutes.
• Fluff with a fork, stir in lime juice and cilantro. Enjoy!

HOW TO COOK COUSCOUS

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!

TEXAS DE BRAZIL COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Step 1: Cook 1 1/2 pounds Israeli couscous pasta in abundant boiling salted water until al dente. Strain, rinse with hot water and reserve.
• Step 2: In a mixing bowl, add 4 tablespoons rice vinegar and 8 tablespoons lemon-pepper seasoning. Add 1/2 cup vegetable oil in a steady stream, whisking constantly to emulsify the mixture; it should have the consistency of a salad dressing. Mix couscous pasta with the dressing, stirring gently to coat.
• Step 3: In sauté pan, heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Cook 1 small red onion (cut into strips) until slightly caramelized. Add 12 spears sliced asparagus; cook 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.
• Step 4: Add all the ingredients-including 1 cup sliced scallions and 1 cup dried cranberries-to the pasta and stir, taste and adjust seasonings if needed.

TEXAS COUSCOUS

Steps:

• 1. In a blender or food processor, blend the tomatoes, cilantro, onion, jalapenos, garlic powder, and cumin. After it is blended taste to add the salt and pepper.
• 2. Cook couscous as directed on the package, but instead of water, use the chicken broth.
• 3. When the couscous is done add 1 cup of the fresh salsa and mix. Add more salt and pepper if needed. Add more salsa according to your taste! That's it!!