SAVOURY COUSCOUS
Make and share this Savoury Couscous recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chef floWer
Categories Onions
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat butter in sauce pan (which has a lid).
- Add chopped onions, stir and allow to cook until soft.
- Stir in crushed garlic.
- Add couscous, stir.
- Add chicken stock, stir and bring to boil.
- Remove off heat, cover and allow to stand for 5 minutes.
- Stir in coriander or parsley.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.5, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 19.6, Sodium 230.6, Carbohydrate 40.6, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 3.1, Protein 9
PERFECT COUSCOUS
Couscous is made from tiny steamed balls of semolina flour. Though we think of it as a grain, it's actually a type of pasta.
Categories Vegetables & Sides
Time 10m
Yield 4 - 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, bring the water (or broth), salt, butter, and oil to a boil. Stir in the couscous, cover tightly with a lid, and remove from heat. Let the couscous steam for 5 minutes. Use a fork to fluff the couscous and break up any clumps. Serve warm.
- Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The couscous can be frozen for up to 3 months. When ready to serve, reheat it in the microwave until hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 226, Fat 5g, Carbohydrate 37g, Protein 7g, SaturatedFat 2g, Sugar 0g, Fiber 2g, Sodium 220mg, Cholesterol 5mg
BEST COUSCOUS
Couscous is widely used throughout North Africa. Like many pastas, couscous is simply coarse hard-wheat flour (semolina) and water. Traditionally, the two were mixed together by hand and pressed through a sieve to make tiny granules.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Put couscous, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add oil, and stir with fork to coat evenly.
- Bring 2 1/2 cups water to a boil; stir one-third into the couscous. Cover remaining water to keep it hot.
- Press couscous gently with the back of the fork. Cover with plastic wrap; let stand for 3 minutes. Repeat with remaining water in two additions.
- Break up any clumps with a fork or your fingers.
EASY COUSCOUS SALAD
This past summer was very hot and this salad fitted perfectly. Not too heavy, yet filling and above all, easy to make.
Provided by Chef Dudo
Categories Grains
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring stock to a boil in a heavy saucepan.
- Stir in couscous.
- Cover pan, remove from heat and set aside 15 minutes Combine balsamic vinegar, olive oil, mustard and lemon zest in a small bowl.
- Mix well.
- Transfer couscous to a large bowl.
- Fluff with a fork.
- Add tomatoes, red bell pepper, celery, cucumber, scallions and parsley to bowl with cooked couscous.
- Mix gently.
- Pour dressing over mixture and mix again.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Can be served luke-warm or chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.1, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 253.5, Carbohydrate 34.2, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 5.9, Protein 7
HOW TO COOK COUSCOUS
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
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
BEST COUSCOUS
Yield serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Put the couscous, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Add the olive oil, and stir with a fork to coat evenly.
- Stir one third of the boiling water into the couscous. Cover the remaining water to keep it hot.
- Press the couscous gently with the back of the fork. Cover with plastic wrap; let stand for 3 minutes. Repeat with the remaining water in two additions.
- Break up any clumps with a fork or your fingers.
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