Couscous With Broccoli Food

LEMON COUSCOUS WITH BROCCOLI

Steps:

• In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add broccoli; cook and stir until crisp-tender., Add couscous and garlic; cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer. Stir in broth, lemon zest, lemon juice and seasonings; bring to a boil. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, until broth is absorbed, 5-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Sprinkle with almonds.

SHRIMP & BROCCOLI COUSCOUS SKILLET

Steps:

• Heat dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add couscous; cook 3 min. or until lightly toasted, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in broth. Bring to boil; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 10 min. or until most the broth is absorbed and couscous is tender.
• Add shrimp and vegetables; mix well. Cook, covered, 2 min. Remove from heat. Stir in mayo.

TOFU AND VEGETABLES STIR-FRY WITH COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Mix tofu, 1 tablespoon oil, curry powder, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Let stand for 30 minutes.
• While tofu is marinating, place broccoli and carrot in a microwave-safe bowl with 1 tablespoon water and 1 pinch salt. Cover and cook in the microwave for 2 1/2 minutes.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok over high heat. Saute spinach, onion, cucumber, radish, nutmeg, and 1 pinch salt until spinach is wilted, about 1 minute. Add 1 tablespoon soy sauce, honey, peanut butter, ginger, and black pepper. Add cooked broccoli and carrot. Reduce heat to low and cover the wok.
• Place marinated tofu in a pan over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon soy sauce. Cook until heated through, about 3 minutes. Add to vegetable mixture in the wok.
• Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add couscous, margarine, and garlic. Mix well, cover the saucepan, and let rest until water is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
• Serve couscous in a bowl topped with tofu mixture and pistachios.

COUSCOUS SALAD WITH BROCCOLI AND RAISINS

Steps:

• In a saucepan, bring 2/3 cup lightly salted water to a boil. Add couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let stand until tender, 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and transfer to a bowl.
• Toss broccoli, chickpeas, raisins, feta, oil, and vinegar with warm couscous. Season with salt and pepper.

COUSCOUS WITH BROCCOLI

Steps:

• If using frozen broccoli, thaw and drain.
• Mix chicken broth, salt and pepper in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
• Stir in couscous and broccoli. Cover, remove from heat, and let stand 5 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and serve. Makes 4 one cup servings.

COUSCOUS SALAD WITH BROCCOLI AND RAISINS

Steps:

• In a saucepan bring 2/3 cup lightly salted water to a boil.
• Add couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let stand until tender, 5 minutes.
• Fluff with a fork and transfer to a bowl.
• Toss broccoli, chickpeas, raisins, feta, oil, and vinegar with warm couscous.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.

LEMONY COUSCOUS WITH BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Combine the couscous with 1 1/2 cups boiling water in a heatproof container. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
• Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet. Add the onion and sauté over medium heat until golden.
• Add the broccoli and just enough water to keep the bottom of the skillet moist, then cover and allow to steam until the broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp, about 4 minutes.
• Add the couscous to the skillet along with the parsley and dill, lemon juice, and sun-dried tomatoes. Stir together well, cook for 2 or 3 minutes longer, then serve.
• Menu Suggestions
• When a meal's centerpiece is a main dish salad but you want a little more substance, this is a good addition. Spinach, Artichoke, and Chickpea Salad (page 156) and Asian Edamame and Tofu Chopped Salad (page 158) are good choices.
• Some companionable pairings with legume dishes from this chapter include Stewed Lentils with Soy Sausage (page 108), Lentils with Greens and Sun-Dried Tomatoes (page 111), BBQ-Flavored White Beans with Sausage and Spinach (page 102), and Miso-Ginger Red Beans with Broccoli (page 106). Complete these meals with a simple salad.
• nutrition information
• Calories: 170
• Total Fat: 7g
• Protein: 5g
• Carbohydrates: 24g
• Fiber: 3g
• Sodium: 50mg