Basil Roasted Vegetables Over Couscous Food

VEGETABLE COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the first 10 ingredients. Refrigerate until serving., Cook couscous according to package directions. Meanwhile, brush the zucchini, yellow peppers and eggplant with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill, covered, over medium heat until crisp-tender, 10-12 minutes, turning once., Chop grilled vegetables; place in a large bowl. Add the tomatoes, olives, parsley, basil and couscous. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat. Serve warm or chilled.

ROASTED SQUASH & COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 190ºC/375°F/gas 5.
• Peel and chop the squash into large chunks, finely chop the chilli, then place into a roasting dish.
• Scatter over the cumin seeds and thyme sprigs, then toss together with 2 tablespoons of oil. Season with sea salt and roast for 45 to 50 minutes, or until cooked and lightly golden, turning halfway.
• Place the couscous in a bowl and pour over enough boiling water to sit 1cm above the couscous. Cover the bowl and leave for 10 minutes.
• Toast the pumpkin seeds in a dry frying pan.
• Uncover and fluff the couscous with a fork, stir in the lemon zest and juice, the roasted squash and 2 tablespoons of oil. Serve scattered with the pumpkin seeds.

TUSCAN COUSCOUS WITH LEMON BASIL DRESSING

Steps:

• In 1 quart saucepan, heat water and 1/4 teaspoon salt to boiling. Remove from heat; immediately stir in couscous. Cover; let stand 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with fork.
• Meanwhile, in small nonmetal bowl, combine all dressing ingredients; mix well.
• In large bowl, gently toss cooked couscous, beans, cucumber, olives and green onions. Pour dressing over couscous mixture; gently toss until coated.
• Just before serving, add tomatoes; toss gently. Serve warm.

BROILED VEGETABLES WITH TOASTED ISRAELI COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Whisk together balsamic vinegar, garlic, 2 tablespoons oil, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Preheat broiler. Toss zucchini, yellow squash, and bell peppers with half of dressing in a large bowl, then marinate 5 minutes.
• Broil half of dressed vegetables on oiled rack of a broiler pan 5 to 7 inches from heat, turning over once, until golden brown and tender, about 16 minutes total. Transfer to a cutting board, then broil remaining dressed vegetables in same manner. When cool, cut into 1-inch pieces.
• While vegetables are broiling, sauté onion in remaining tablespoon oil in a 4-quart heavy saucepan over moderately high heat, stirring, until softened, then add couscous and sauté, stirring, 2 minutes. Add broth and simmer, covered, until couscous is just tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in broiled vegetables, basil, remaining dressing, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve at room temperature.

CHEAT SHEET ROASTED VEGETABLE COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Toss the broccoli florets, carrots, bell pepper and onion together with 2 tablespoons olive oil and some salt and pepper and spread out in an even layer on a sheet tray. Roast until the vegetables are softened slightly and browned, 15 to 18 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring the chicken stock to a boil in a small saucepot. Sprinkle the chickpeas and couscous in an even layer on top of the vegetables, drizzle with the remaining tablespoon oil and sprinkle with some salt and pepper. Pour the boiling stock over the top of the couscous and vegetables and cover with aluminum foil. Let sit until the couscous is cooked through, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove the foil and fluff the couscous with a fork. Sprinkle with the red pepper flakes, drizzle lemon juice over the top and garnish with the mint leaves.
• To reheat the couscous before serving, cover with foil and place in a 350 degree F oven for 10 minutes.

DICED LAMB WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES AND COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Combine rosemary, mint, chile pepper, garlic, the juice from 2 of the limes, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Add the lamb and coat well with the marinade; marinate at least 1 hour and up to overnight in the refrigerator.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Combine the eggplant, red and yellow peppers, and onions with 3 tablespoons olive oil; toss to coat. Place vegetables on a large baking sheet in a single layer and roast until tender, about 20 minutes.
• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in skillet over medium heat. Remove lamb from marinade (discard marinade); cook and stir until no longer pink, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add couscous; stir briefly to coat well. Add water; cook and stir until just boiling. Cover; set aside until all the water is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork, and stir in the juice of 1 lime.
• Serve lamb and vegetables over couscous.

BASIL CHICKEN COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Preheat oven for 425°F.
• Combine the first five ingredients. Stir well, then mix in the zucchini, peppers, onions, garbanzo beans, raisins and mushrooms. After vegetables are coated well, put them into a shallow baking pan. Bake for 25 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir occasionally.
• While vegetables are baking, cook chicken breasts in a skillet using some olive oil, basil, and garlic seasoning to taste.
• Cook couscous according to package directions.
• When all ingredients are cooked, serve chicken and vegetables over couscous.
• (Note: To decrease preparation time, cut up vegetables beforehand. I cut all mine up then froze them until I wanted to make this recipe.).

TOASTED ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH VEGETABLES AND LEMON-BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

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.