FOODCHANNEL EDITOR
Take a break from the usual potato and rice side dishes and serve this nutty, sweet and savory couscous creation.
Provided by By FoodChannel Editor | March 3, 2009 1:00 pm
Yield -
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1 Place the raisins in a small bowl and add enough boiling water to cover them. Let the raisins sit in the water until they plump and soften, about 5 to 7 minutes. 2 Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a large saucepan and add the olive oil, salt, and pepper. 3 Stir in the couscous, making sure that all of it is wet. Cover and set the saucepan aside in a warm place until the couscous is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. 4 Stir in the raisins, toasted almonds or pine nuts, and parsley. Drizzle the extra-virgin olive oil over the top.
SPICED COUSCOUS WITH RAISINS AND ALMONDS
Make and share this Spiced Couscous With Raisins and Almonds recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chef PotPie
Categories Moroccan
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine 2 cups hot water and raisins in small bowl. Soak raisins until softened, about 15 minutes. Drain water into large saucepan; reserve raisins. Add 2 tablespoons butter, wine, and saffron to pan; bring to boil. Stir in couscous. Cover, remove from heat, and let stand until liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in medium skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion; cover and cook until translucent and tender, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Mix onion, reserved raisins, almonds, and cinnamon into couscous. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.
MINT COUSCOUS WITH RAISINS AND ALMONDS
This is a recipe for those who enjoy Morrocan inspired dishes and/or those who favor mint. It's lovely along with chicken or shrimp.
Provided by Annacia
Categories Moroccan
Time 35m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a saucepan, add water and tea bags, steep for 10 minutes.
- Remove tea bags; add olive oil, salt and combine until mixed.
- In a large bowl, place couscous and cover with mint tea mixture.
- Cover and let stand about 20 minutes.
- Remove cover and fluff with a fork; add raisins, almonds and fresh mint. Toss well before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.3, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 591, Carbohydrate 49.3, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 11.1, Protein 7.5
TOASTED COUSCOUS WITH ALMONDS AND RAISINS
Make and share this Toasted Couscous with Almonds and Raisins recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dancer
Categories Fruit
Time 30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over moderate heat.
- Add the couscous and toast the grains, stirring or shaking the pan frequently, until the grains become brown and fragrant.
- Transfer to a plate.
- Add the almonds to the hot skillet and toast them in the same way, stirring frequently.
- Transfer them to another plate.
- Bring the stock to a boil with the celery, salt, pepper, cumin, and cayenne.
- Simmer about 3 minutes or until the celery is slightly softened.
- Add the couscous and raisins to the saucepan and stir gently just to mix.
- Cover the pan, remove from the heat, and allow to stand about 5 minutes or until the couscous is tender.
- Add the almonds to the couscous and, with a fork, stir the mixture lightly to fluff up the grains.
ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH RAISINS
Steps:
- Cook 2 cups Israeli couscous as the label directs; drain. Saute 1 diced onion in olive oil with a pinch of cinnamon until golden, 5 minutes. Add 1 cup golden raisins and 2 tablespoons water and cook 2 minutes; toss with the couscous and a handful each of sliced almonds and chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
COUSCOUS WITH ORANGE AND ALMONDS
Steps:
- Put the couscous in a large bowl, add the 2 cups boiling water, 1 teaspoon salt and orange zest, then cover and let steam for 5 minutes. Remove the cover and fluff with a fork.
- Whisk together the orange juice, vinegar and olive oil in a small bowl. Add half of the dressing to the couscous along with the onion, orange, mint and parsley and gently combine with a fork.
- Put the radicchio in a bowl, add the remaining dressing and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer the couscous to a large platter, top with the radicchio and garnish with slivered almonds.
SWEET AND NUTTY MOROCCAN COUSCOUS
I've simplified this recipe for Couscous Mesfouf without losing any of its deliciously complex flavor. Prepare all the mix-ins ahead of time and it takes only minutes to make. Enjoy!
Provided by Christina S.
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegetarian Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pour the vegetable broth into a large saucepan, and bring to a boil. Add the butter, apricots, dates and raisins. Boil for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat, and stir in the couscous. Cover, and let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in the cinnamon and toasted almonds, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.1 calories, Carbohydrate 68.2 g, Cholesterol 25.4 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 163.5 mg, Sugar 16.9 g
SPICED COUSCOUS WITH RAISINS AND ALMONDS
Provided by Kelsey Bunker
Categories Pasta Side Vegetarian Quick & Easy High Fiber Raisin Almond Couscous Bon Appétit Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine 2 cups hot water and raisins in small bowl. Soak raisins until softened, about 15 minutes. Drain water into large saucepan; reserve raisins. Add 2 tablespoons butter, wine, and saffron to pan; bring to boil. Stir in couscous. Cover, remove from heat, and let stand until liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in medium skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion; cover and cook until translucent and tender, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Mix onion, reserved raisins, almonds, and cinnamon into couscous. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.
COUSCOUS WITH ROAST PUMPKIN, RAISINS AND ALMONDS
A wonderfully versatile dish that makes a great vegetarian meal or accompaniment to a main course. Also works well cold as a salad. This recipe was from the 'Milly's Kitchen' website.
Provided by Kiwi Kathy
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 200 degrees Celsius Cut pumpkin into 2 cm cubes and place in an oven pan.
- Drizzle with a little olive oil, season with salt and pepper and toss well.
- Roast for 30 minutes, tossing once during cooking, until pumpkin is tender and golden.
- Meanwhile heat 2 - 3 tblsps olive oil in a large saucepan and cook onion and garlic over a moderate heat for 5 - 10 minutes, until soften but not coloured. Add stock and bring to boil.
- Stir in couscous, then remove pan from heat, cover and leave to steam for 10 minutes to soften.
- Remove covering and fluff up couscous with a fork.
- Season well with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine couscous with raisins, toasted almonds, corriander and hot pumpkin and toss well.
- Enjoy.
COUSCOUS WITH DATES, RAISINS, AND ALMONDS
This is a slightly sweet recipe of middle eastern origin. You can add more sugar if you like, but for those wanting to cut down on sugar and fat, this is a great way to indulge in a bit of sweet with an ethnic flair.
Provided by Linda Lola
Categories Dessert
Time 15m
Yield 1 platter, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, orange peel and juice, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Bring to a boil. Add the couscous to the boiling water. Remove from heat and cover for ten minutes. Liquid should be absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
- In a small frying pan, heat the almonds over medium heat, stirring continuously until toasted. Add the raisins and dates and butter. Heat all until butter is melted.
- Serve couscous spread over a platter, top with topping mixture. Sprinkle a bit of powdered sugar over the top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 451.7, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 171.4, Carbohydrate 83.4, Fiber 6, Sugar 40.1, Protein 9.6
COUSCOUS WITH PINE NUTS, CORIANDER & RAISINS
Try this superhealthy accompaniment alongside lamb chops for a tasty meal to serve a crowd
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Buffet, Dinner, Lunch, Side dish, Snack, Supper, Vegetable
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Put the couscous in a medium-sized bowl, pour over the stock, cover with cling film, and leave to stand for 5 mins. Meanwhile, toast the pine nuts in a dry pan for a few mins, until pale golden.
- Fluff up the couscous with a fork, add all the remaining ingredients and mix well to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Fat 17 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 50 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 18 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 0.28 milligram of sodium
COUSCOUS AND SHRIMP SALAD WITH TANGERINES AND ALMONDS
Categories Salad Side Yogurt High Fiber Almond Shrimp Chickpea Tangerine Couscous Bon Appétit Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 24 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place yogurt in medium bowl. Gradually whisk in oil and cumin. Stir in lemon juice and garlic. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and chill. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
- Mix 6 cups water and salt in large saucepan; bring to boil. Mix in couscous. Remove from heat. Cover; let stand until water is absorbed and couscous is tender, about 10 minutes. Transfer couscous to large bowl; fluff with fork. Cool to room temperature. Gently mix in tangerines, garbanzo beans, raisins, 3/4 of shrimp, 3/4 cup green onions and 1/2 cup almonds. Stir in dressing. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer salad to large serving platter. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover; chill. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before serving.) Garnish with remaining shrimp, green onions and almonds.
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