Stir Fry Couscous Salad Food

ISRAELI COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Bring 1 1/4 cups water to a boil in a medium (2-quart) saucepan. Add the couscous, return to a boil, then cover and reduce the heat to a simmer. Let cook until the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
• In the bottom of a large bowl, whisk together the lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, mustard, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Taste and add additional seasoning as desired. While the couscous is still warm, add it to the bowl and toss to coat. Place in the refrigerator for 5-10 minutes to allow the couscous to cool.
• When ready to serve, add the remaining ingredients: arugula, cucumber, tomatoes, feta, and mint. Toss to combine. Serve cold or at room temperature.

FRIED COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• For the couscous: In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth and salt to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the couscous. Cover until the liquid had been absorbed and the couscous is tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Using a fork, fluff the couscous and break up any lumps.
• In a large, nonstick skillet heat 1/4 cup oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove the garlic and discard. Increase the heat to high and add the couscous. Cook, stirring constantly, for 6 minutes. Continue to cook the couscous, stirring every 5 minutes, until toasted, about 25 minutes. Transfer the couscous to a large serving bowl and cool for 5 minutes. Add the ricotta salata, cucumber, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, and basil.
• For the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until smooth.
• Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until the couscous is coated.

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.

STIR FRY COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Clean and cut thinly all the vegetables.
• In a saucepan, melt the butter, and start adding the vegetables one by one, starting from the onion until all is added and stir-fry all of them.
• Season with salt and pepper and the ground garlic, you can also choose to add any spices you prefer with the vegetables.
• Melt the chicken stock cube in the boiling water.
• Prepare the couscous in a seperate bowl,and add all the spices with it.
• Gradually pour the boiling water (with the melted chicken cube) to the couscous little by little, and stirring continously until it is absorbed. You may choose not to add all the water, or depending on the instruction on the packet of the couscous.
• Once couscous is set, add the stir-fried vegetables to it and stir once again over a low flame.

GROUND TURKEY ENCHILADA STIR-FRY WITH COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Pour 1/2 cup of water into a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Pour the couscous into the saucepan and stir well. Turn off the heat, cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet or wok, cook the ground turkey over medium heat, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until cooked through and browned, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with some salt and pepper. Transfer to a bowl and set aside. Drain the excess fat and wipe the pan clean. Heat the oil in the same pan over high heat, then add the squash and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the broccoli and cook, 3 to 5 minutes more. Add the turkey, beans, enchilada sauce and salsa and stir until all the ingredients are well combined.
• Serve with the couscous and top with suggested toppings as desired.

BEEF STIR-FRY WITH COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Trim fat from beef steak.
• Cut steak lengthwise in half and then crosswise into 1/4-inch thick strips; set aside. In medium saucepan, bring beef broth to a boil.
• Stir in couscous; cover pan and remove from heat. In large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add beef, 1/2 at a time, and stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes or until outside surface is on longer pink.
• Remove from skillet with slotted spoon; keep warm.
• In same skillet, stir-fry bell pepper and onion 2 to 3 minute or until crisp-tender.
• Return beef to skillet; stir in barbecue sauce. Cook and stir 1 to 2 minute or until heated through.
• Arrange beef mixture on couscous; sprinkle with chopped parsley.
• Garnish with parsley sprigs.
• Makes 4 servings (serving size: 1/4 of recipe) Tip: Yellow, green or a mixture of colored bell peppers may be used to vary the color of this dish.