Apple And Mint Couscous Food

MINTED COUSCOUS

Steps:

• In a bowl, stir together the couscous, garlic, lemon zest, scallions, a pinch of salt and a grind or 2 of pepper. In a pot on high heat, bring the chicken stock and butter to a boil. Immediately pour over the couscous mixture, then quickly cover tightly with a lid or plastic wrap. Let sit for 5 minutes. Add the mint, fluff with a fork and stir in the olive oil. Serve warm.

ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH APPLES, CRANBERRIES AND HERBS

Steps:

• For the couscous: In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil on medium-high heat. Add the couscous and cook, stirring occasionally until slightly browned and aromatic, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 to12 minutes or until the liquid has evaporated. Transfer the cooked couscous to a large bowl and set aside to cool. Add the parsley, rosemary, thyme, apple, dried cranberries, and almonds.
• For the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, maple syrup, salt, and pepper. Whisk in the olive oil until smooth. Pour the vinaigrette over the couscous and toss to coat evenly.

APPLE AND MINT COUSCOUS

Steps:

• In a saucepan, lightly soften the veggies (DO NOT ADD apples, mint and butter) in oil. Add stock and bring to boil. Add salt and pepper. Remove from the heat and add couscous. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
• Add apples, mint and butter. Adjust seasonning.

APPLE AND MINT PUNCH

Steps:

• Garnish: fresh mint sprigs, optional
• In a small saucepan, bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Turn off the heat, add the tea bags and let steep for 6 minutes. Remove the tea bags and cool the tea to room temperature, about 45 minutes. Pour the cooled tea into a large pitcher. Add the apple juice, Mint Simple Syrup and lemon juice. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• To serve, add the sparkling water and pour the punch into ice-filled glasses. Garnish with fresh mint sprigs, if desired.
• Add the water and sugar to a small saucepan, and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved, about 3 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and add the mint leaves. Allow the syrup to cool, about 20 minutes. Strain before using.

PISTACHIO, GARLIC AND MINT COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Toast the nuts in a saucepot suitable for rice. Remove to a food processor and finely chop. Reserve.
• Add the EVOO and garlic to the pot and stir 1 to 2 minutes. Add the stock and bring to a boil. Stir in the couscous, cover the pot, turn off the heat and let stand 5 minutes. Meanwhile, pulse-chop the mint in food processor very fine. Stir the mint and reserved ground nuts into the couscous as you fluff with a fork.

MOROCCAN LEMON MINT COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Prepare couscous according to package directions.
• When done, fluff couscous with fork and add remaining ingredients.
• Stir very gently with a fork and serve.