Balsamic Orange Couscous Food

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ORANGE COUSCOUS



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Here's a fabulous, healthy side dish that features a delightful blend of fresh herbs and sunny citrus flavors. Says Kathleen Martin of Medford, New York, "Anytime I take this to a picnic...the bowl is always the first one emptied!" TIP: When herbs are fresh and plentiful in her garden, Kathleen Martin chops and freezes them with the oil, lime juice and soy sauce, then stores in Zip-loc bags. That way she can enjoy this tasty dish with fresh herb flavor all year long.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup orange juice
1 cup water
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 package (10 ounces) couscous
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
2 tablespoons minced chives
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring orange juice, water and cumin to a boil. Stir in couscous; remove from the heat. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed; fluff with a fork., Transfer to a large bowl; cool., In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lime juice and soy sauce. Stir in the cilantro, basil, chives, ginger and salt. Pour over couscous and toss to coat. Add oranges and almonds; toss gently. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 231mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CRAN-ORANGE COUSCOUS SALAD



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I often create salads for summer using a variety of healthy, filling grains. This version with tender couscous is amped up by the bright flavors of oranges, cranberries, basil and a touch of fennel. -Kristen Heigl, Staten Island, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 cups uncooked pearl (Israeli) couscous
2 cans (14 ounces each ) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 large navel oranges, peeled and chopped
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1 cup crumbled goat cheese
1 small red onion, chopped
3/4 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup fennel bulb, thinly sliced, fronds reserved
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
8 fresh basil leaves, chopped, plus more for garnish
VINAIGRETTE:
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare couscous according to package directions. Fluff with a fork; cool. In a bowl, combine couscous and the next 9 ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk together vinaigrette ingredients until blended. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Garnish with additional chopped basil and reserved fennel fronds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 335mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

TOASTED ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH VEGETABLES AND LEMON-BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 pound Israeli couscous
Salt
12 spears asparagus, grilled and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1 zucchini, halved, grilled and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 yellow squash, halved, grilled and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 large red peppers, grilled, peeled and diced into bite-size pieces
1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
Freshly ground black pepper
Lemon-Balsamic Vinaigrette, recipe follows
1 small shallot, minced
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
3 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Heat large saute pan on grates of the grill over medium heat. Add couscous and toast until lightly golden brown.
  • Bring 6 cups of water to a boil over high heat, add 1 tablespoon salt and toasted couscous and cook until al dente. Drain well and place in a large bowl. Add grilled vegetables, olives, basil, and vinaigrette and toss until combined; season with salt and pepper. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving or cover and refrigerate.
  • Whisk shallot, juice, zest, vinegars, and salt and pepper together in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in oil until emulsified.

BALSAMIC-ORANGE COUSCOUS



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This side dish compliments pork tenderloin. The balsamic vinegar and grated orange peel give the couscous the added flavor it requires. It is a very subtle flavour.

Provided by heather in Ont

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups instant couscous or 2 cups whole wheat couscous
1 3/4 cups water
1 cup orange juice
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 red pepper, quartered and thinly sliced
1 green onion, thinly sliced on the bias
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon orange peel, finely grated
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Place couscous in a large bowl. Combine water and juice in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil.
  • Pour water mixture over couscous.
  • Cover tightly and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and let cool for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare vegetables and add to couscous mixture.
  • Stir balsamic vinegar with orange peel, garlic, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
  • Whisk in olive oil then drizzle over couscous mixture. Toss to combine.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning just before serving if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 605.8, Fat 27.8, SaturatedFat 3.9, Sodium 320, Carbohydrate 76.6, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 6.9, Protein 12.1

COUSCOUS AND CHICKEN SALAD WITH ORANGE-BALSAMIC DRESSING



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Categories     Salad     Bean     Chicken     Citrus     Olive     Pepper     Poultry     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Lunch     Legume     Chickpea     Bell Pepper     Couscous     Bon Appétit     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher     Diabetes-Friendly

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 1/2 cups water
3 cups (2 10-ounce boxes) couscous
1 cup dried currants
1 3-pound roasted chicken, skinned, boned, cut into bite-size pieces
1 1/2 cups diced drained roasted red bell peppers (from jar)
1 15 1/2-ounce can chick-peas (garbanzo beans), rinsed, drained
1 cup chopped pitted Kalamata olives
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Orange-Balsamic Dressing
Romaine lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • Bring 4 1/2 cups water to boil in large saucepan. Add couscous and currants. Cover, remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork. Transfer to large bowl and cool.
  • Mix all remaining salad ingredients into cooled couscous.
  • Pour dressing over salad and toss. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.) Line large bowl with romaine. Add salad.

HERBY COUSCOUS WITH CITRUS & POMEGRANATE DRESSING



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This colourful side dish goes beautifully with lamb chops, or Middle Eastern-style dishes

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Buffet, Dinner, Lunch, Side dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

200g couscous
5 150g pack pomegranate seeds
handful chopped herbs (we used mint and coriander)
juice 1 orange
2 tbsp each white wine vinegar and olive oil

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 calories, Fat 6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 32 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.01 milligram of sodium

ORANGE BALSAMIC DRESSING



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Make and share this Orange Balsamic Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 1 jar

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons orange zest
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Place all of the ingredients in a jar. Put the lid on and shake to combine.

ORANGE & FETA GIANT COUSCOUS SALAD



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Pile this Middle Eastern-influenced salad onto platters to serve as part of a party spread

Provided by Cassie Best

Categories     Buffet

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 12

300g pack giant couscous (available from Merchant Gourmet)
5 oranges , 3 zested
zest and juice 1 lemon
3 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp harissa
2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tsp ground coriander
2 small red onions , halved and thinly sliced
2 x 200g packs feta cheese , crumbled into chunky pieces
small bunch mint , leaves picked and chopped
small bunch coriander , chopped
100g bag baby spinach

Steps:

  • Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil. Add the couscous and cook following pack instructions. Meanwhile, cut the peel off the oranges with a small fruit knife, then cut into segments - catching any juice in a large bowl. Set the orange segments to one side.
  • When the couscous is cooked, drain, then add to the bowl with the orange juice. Add the orange zest and lemon zest and juice, olive oil, harissa, spices, and some seasoning. Leave to cool, stirring every now and then to prevent it from sticking together. Can now be chilled for up to 24 hrs.
  • Once cooled, add the remaining ingredients, including the orange segments, to the couscous. Gently toss everything together, being careful not to break up the orange too much. Serve at room temperature. Any leftovers can be kept in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 15 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 34 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 14 grams protein, Sodium 2 milligram of sodium

BALSAMIC COUSCOUS



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This is a recipe I developed when I couldn't find one that was exactly what I wanted. This is a good side dish recipe for many different menus. It's also very versatile. You can add any different kind of veggies along with the onion (celery, peas, zucchini, carrots, tomatoes, corn). I use tri-color couscous in this recipe, but any kind will work.

Provided by Kendra

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup couscous
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over low heat. Saute onion and garlic slowly until tender, approximately 15 minutes.
  • Stir in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  • Add couscous, cover pan, remove from heat, and let stand for 5 - 10 minutes.
  • Pour couscous into a bowl and top with vinegar, salt and pepper. Stir until combined. You may wish to add less or more vinegar depending on what you like. 3T works for us.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 130, Carbohydrate 18.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 0.9, Protein 3.8

EASY ORANGE COUSCOUS



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Make and share this Easy Orange Couscous recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Missy Wombat

Categories     Grains

Time 7m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

250 ml orange juice
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
250 g couscous
40 g sultanas
25 ml olive oil
30 g butter

Steps:

  • Bring orange, cinnamon and oil to the boil.
  • Add the couscous and sultanas.
  • Remove from the heat and leave for 3 minutes with the lid firmly on.
  • Stir in the butter.

ORANGE-BALSAMIC DRESSING



Orange-Balsamic Dressing image

Categories     Citrus     Quick & Easy     Salad Dressing     Vinegar     Orange     Winter     Bon Appétit

Number Of Ingredients 5

3/4 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons grated orange peel
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/2 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Mix first 4 ingredients in bowl. Gradually mix in oil.

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