Easy Pineapple Couscous Food

PINEAPPLE, BLACK BEANS, AND COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Combine 1/2 cup water and reserved pineapple juice in a saucepan over medium-low heat; bring to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Stir couscous into the liquid to coat. Set aside until the liquid is absorbed and the couscous is tender, about 5 minutes; fluff with a fork. Divide onto 2 plates.
• Stir pineapple chunks and black beans together in a skillet over medium heat. Mix 1/3 cup warm water and taco seasoning mix in a small bowl; pour over the black bean mixture. Cook and stir the mixture until hot, 5 to 7 minutes. Spoon over couscous to serve.

EASY PINEAPPLE COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Bring chicken broth (or water) to boil in medium saucepan.
• Add dry couscous to boiling liquid, stir just to coat couscous, remove from the heat and cover with lid.
• Let sit for 5 minutes.
• While couscous is setting; mix well with whisk the pineapple juice, olive oil and Spicy Brown Mustard (can use Dijon or Whole Grain), salt/pepper to taste. Set "dressing" aside.
• Remove lid from saucepan and fluff couscous with fork.
• Add pineapple tidbits, diced red pepper, "dressing" and parsley to couscous and mix well.
• Enjoy!

FISH ON PINEAPPLE PLANKS WITH COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Heat broiler. Arrange pineapple rounds on a rimmed baking sheet in pairs, overlapping slightly, to form planks. Lay a fillet on each pineapple plank and season with salt and pepper. Broil until pineapple is browned at edges and fish is opaque throughout, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook couscous according to package instructions. Add lime zest and fluff with a fork. Stir together lime juice, oil, agave nectar, and jalapeno; season with salt and pepper. Drizzle fish and pineapple with lime dressing and serve with couscous.

EASY PINEAPPLE PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Season the pork chops liberally with salt and pepper. Preheat a large skillet. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and cook the pork chops for about 3 minutes on each side over high heat, or until they are nicely browned. Set aside on a plate. They will not be fully cooked yet, and that's OK.
• Add the remaining oil to the same skillet, and add the sliced onions. Turn the heat to medium and saute the onions for about 5-7 minutes, or until they soften and start to turn golden brown.
• Add the pineapple jam, white wine, chicken broth, Dijon mustard, and thyme to the onions and stir well. Bring to a gentle boil, and reduce heat and allow to simmer for about 5 minutes.
• Place the pork chops into the pineapple sauce in the skillet and continue to cook for about 5 minutes, or until the pork chops are fully cooked and reach an internal temperature of 145F-160F. Serve by spooning the pineapple sauce over the pork chops with rice on the side.

HAM AND PINEAPPLE COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring water, butter and garlic powder to a boil. Turn off heat and stir in couscous. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and let cool.
• In a large bowl, mix together couscous, ham, pineapple, onion and drained peas
• In a small bowl whisk together 1/4 cup reserved pineapple juice, lemon juice, Dijon-style mustard and vegetable oil. Pour dressing over the salad and stir to coat. Salt and pepper to taste.

PINEAPPLE COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Stir in couscous. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. In a large bowl, combine the couscous, pineapple, chilies, pecans, onions, oil, mint and garlic; toss to coat. Refrigerate until chilled. Serve over spinach.

ORANGE-PINEAPPLE COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Add enough orange juice to the mandarin orange juice to make 2 1/4 cups liquid. Bring the juices and cumin to a boil in a saucepan. Remove from heat and add couscous. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Pour into a large bowl and let cool.
• Combine oil, soy sauce and lime juice. Stir into couscous mixture. Stir in mandarin oranges, cilantro, basil, green onions, ginger and pineapple. Sprinkle with pine nuts.

TROPICAL CHICKEN AND COUSCOUS WITH HERB SALSA

Steps:

• In a non stick pan, heat the butter and olive oil.
• Fry the chicken strips until brown, season.
• Add the diced pineapple to the pan and allow to caramelize. Set aside.
• Bring the coconut milk to a boil and add the uncooked couscous. Remove from heat, cover and leave to steep for two minutes.
• Separate couscous grains with a fork and add a tablespoon of butter, chili flakes and fresh chopped mint.
• In a food processor, blend the herbs, onion and olive oil until you a have a rough paste.
• Use a large platter plate, add heaps of couscous and top with fried chicken and pineapple. Garnish with shaved coconut and lemon.