Quick Vegetable Couscous Food

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VEGETABLE COUSCOUS



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Looking for a different way to serve vegetables? These tiny pasta granules act like a magnet, pulling together the flavors of the chicken broth and vitamin-rich veggies. Carrots, celery, peppers and zucchini add fresh crunch and bright color.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 medium carrots
1/2 cup diced celery
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup julienned sweet yellow pepper
1/4 cup julienned sweet red pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium zucchini, diced
1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 4 teaspoons dried basil
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash hot pepper sauce
1 cup uncooked couscous
1-1/2 cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the carrots, celery, onion and peppers in oil for 5-6 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add the next five ingredients. , Stir in couscous. Add broth; bring to a boil. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5-8 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 513mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

VEGETABLE COUSCOUS



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This easy one-pot Vegetable Couscous recipe is loaded with highly nutritious vegetables amongst other ingredients. It's Fluffy, fragrant, and tasty with a kiss of warm flavors.

Provided by Lola Osinkolu

Categories     Lunch/Dinner

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 Red bell pepper
1/2 Cup Onion (Chopped)
1/2 cup carrots (sliced)
1 Tbsp Olive Oil
1.25 Cup broth
1 cup peas (frozen)
2 Tbsp raisins
1/8 tsp cinnamon
1/4 Tsp Tumeric
3/4 cup couscous
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup parsley (chopped fresh)
1/2 tsp Salt and Pepper to taste (crushed)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oil in a pan and stir fry the onions, bell peppers, and carrots in the oil for about 5 minutes
  • Stir in the crushed peppers, peas, raisins and cinnamon and season with salt, black pepper Tumeric and cinnamon
  • Add the broth and bring to a boil
  • Stir in the couscous cover immediately, turn off the heat off and let it stand for 5 minutes
  • Fluff with a fork and sprinkle the parsley over it.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 kcal, Carbohydrate 43 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 347 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

COUSCOUS WITH VEGETABLES



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This is a speedy, healthy (no added fat!)side dish. If you've never had couscous before, you should give it a try...it cooks really fast, and it has a nice, fluffy texture.

Provided by Aunt Cookie

Categories     Onions

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup uncooked couscous
8 ounces canned chick-peas, drained
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup onion, minced
2/3 cup yellow pepper, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 small carrot, finely chopped
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons sherry wine
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground mace
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Bring the broth to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in couscous, cover, and remove from heat.
  • After five minutes, fluff couscous with a fork, cover again, and set aside.
  • Combine chickpeas, vegetables, water, and sherry in a frying pan.
  • Cover and cook 10 minutes over medium heat.
  • Add seasonings and stir.
  • To serve, ring couscous around a platter and mound the vegetable mixture in the center.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.1, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 334.7, Carbohydrate 36, Fiber 4, Sugar 1.3, Protein 6.2

VEGETABLE COUSCOUS



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 entree servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 bay leaf, fresh or dried
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 zucchini, diced
1/4 yellow squash, diced
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin, half a palm full
1 teaspoon coriander seeds, 1 /3 palm full
2 1/4 cups couscous
1 vine ripe plum tomato, seeded and finely chopped
2 tablespoons each chopped cilantro and flat-leaf parsley
Mediterranean flat bread, for passing

Steps:

  • Heat a large sauce pot over medium high heat. Add oil, bay leaf, onion, zucchini and yellow squash to the pot and season with salt and pepper. Saute, stirring frequently, 7 or 8 minutes. Add pumpkin and broth to the pan and stir to combine. Add cumin and coriander. Bring broth to a boil. Add couscous to the broth, stir, cover and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Remove lid from the pot and fluff couscous with a fork. Remove bay from the pan, add finely chopped tomato, cilantro and parsley, toss again with fork to combine and transfer to a serving platter. Serve with warm Mediterranean flat breads.

QUICK MOROCCAN VEGETABLE COUSCOUS



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Categories     Vegetable     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Raisin     Almond     Spice     Healthy     Vegan     Couscous     Bon Appétit

Yield 2 Servings; Can be doubled

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 cup sliced almonds
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cups mixed cup-up vegetables (such as red onion, carrots, zucchini and cauliflower)
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 cup dry white wine
1/3 cup golden raisins
3/4 cup canned vegetable broth
1 5- to 7-ounce box couscous and lentil mix or other couscous blend

Steps:

  • Place almonds in heavy medium skillet. Stir over medium heat until almonds are pale golden, about 4 minutes. Transfer almonds to bowl. Add oil to same skillet.Increase heat to medium-high. Add vegetables, cumin and coriander; sauté until vegetables just begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Add wine and raisins. Boil until wine is reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Add broth. Partially cover skillet; simmer until vegetables are tender, about 6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, prepare couscous according to package directions.
  • Mound couscous on platter. Spoon vegetable topping and juices over. Sprinkle with almonds and serve.

QUICK MOROCCAN CHICKPEA AND VEGETABLE COUSCOUS



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Posting for ZWT 6 North African From The Quick Recipe. 4 - 6 servings as a main dish or 8 servings as a side.

Provided by Boo Chef in West Te

Categories     Moroccan

Time 30m

Yield 6 , 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups couscous
1 medium onion, chopped fine
2 medium carrots, chopped fine
salt
4 garlic, cloves" minced " (about 4 teaspoons)
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 3/4 cups canned low sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 cups frozen peas
1/2 cup fresh parsley, cilantro and or mint leaf, chopped
ground black pepper
1 lemon, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the foaming subsides, add the couscous and cook, stirring frequently with a heatproof rubber spatula or wooden spoon, until some grains are just beginning to brown, about 3 minutes. Scrape the grains from the skillet into a large bowl and return the pan to medium heat.
  • . Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter to the empty pan. Once the butter melts, add the onion, carrots, and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens and begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, coriander, and ginger and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the chickpeas, broth, and 2 cups water, increase the heat to medium-high, and bring to a boil.
  • Stir in the peas and pour the mixture over the toasted couscous; cover tightly with plastic wrap and allow to sit for 12 minutes. Remove the plastic wrap, add the herbs, and fluff the grains with a fork. Adjust the seasonings with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately, accompanied by lemon wedges.

VEGETABLE COUSCOUS



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Make and share this Vegetable Couscous recipe from Food.com.

Provided by bmcnichol

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 medium carrots
1 medium onion, diced
1/4 cup julienned yellow sweet pepper
1/4 cup julienned sweet red pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 teaspoons dried basil
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 dash hot pepper sauce
1 cup uncooked couscous
1 1/2 cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • In a skillet, saute the carrots, onion and peppers in oil for 5-6 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  • Add the next five ingredients and mix well.
  • Stir in the couscous.
  • Add broth and bring to a boil.
  • Cover and remove from the heat and let stand for 5-8 minutes.
  • Fluff with a fork and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.3, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 309.8, Carbohydrate 41, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 3.3, Protein 8.3

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