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BASIC COUSCOUS



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This is a great recipe for anyone who wants to try couscous. It's simple and has great flavour! I like to serve it with chicken and veggies.

Provided by FrVanilla

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups water
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
2 teaspoons chicken base
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup couscous

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine everything except the coucous; bring to a boil.
  • Stir in couscous. Cover and let simmer for 5 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.2, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 45.7, Carbohydrate 34.4, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 0.1, Protein 5.8

SIMPLE COUSCOUS



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Gremolata is one of my favorite simple touches to transform a dish into something with that extra "zing".

Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 28m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 to 2 cups water
1 cup instant couscous
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 lemons, zested and juiced
Pinch sea salt
1 garlic clove, peeled and grated
6 ounces or 1 small bunch flat-leaf parsley, leaves washed, dried and roughly chopped
1 splash extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Couscous: Bring the water to a simmer in a small pot over medium heat, then turn off the heat.
  • In a shallow baking dish combine the couscous, salt and olive oil, tossing to coat. Add in the warm water and smooth the couscous into an even layer. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and allow it to rest for 15 minutes by the stove.
  • Gremolata: In a medium bowl, combine the lemon zest and juice with the sea salt, garlic and parsley. Stir in enough olive oil to blend and bring the ingredients together. Taste for seasoning.
  • When ready to serve, flake the couscous with a fork and taste for seasoning. If the texture is a little too al dente, microwave the dish for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Reseason the couscous with salt, if necessary. Toss it with the gremolata and, again, taste for seasoning.

SIMPLE COUSCOUS



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I got this recipe from the Rachel Ray Show. I make it with Recipe #195552 - a great combination that my family loved - my almost 14 year old daughter actually ate everything on her plate!! ;) Love or hate RR, Don't knock it till you try it.

Provided by Mommy Diva

Categories     Potluck

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups chicken stock
1 1/2 cups couscous
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, defrosted
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped (about a handful)
4 sprigs of fresh mint, leaves removed and chopped
1 tablespoon butter
sea salt
ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat 1 1/2 cups of the chicken stock and 1 tablespoon of butter in a medium pot with a tight-fitting lid.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Once boiling, add the couscous, cinnamon, peas and salt and pepper to taste. Stir quickly to mix and take pan off the heat.
  • Let couscous stand covered for 5 minutes.
  • Fluff with a fork and stir in toasted almonds, parsley and mint.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410.5, Fat 8.5, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 11.2, Sodium 280.4, Carbohydrate 66.7, Fiber 7.8, Sugar 6.1, Protein 16.6

EASY COUSCOUS SALAD



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This past summer was very hot and this salad fitted perfectly. Not too heavy, yet filling and above all, easy to make.

Provided by Chef Dudo

Categories     Grains

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup chicken broth or 1 cup vegetable broth
3/4 cup couscous
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon mustard
1/2 teaspoon lemon, zest of
2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cucumber, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup scallion, chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
salt and pepper (to season)

Steps:

  • Bring stock to a boil in a heavy saucepan.
  • Stir in couscous.
  • Cover pan, remove from heat and set aside 15 minutes Combine balsamic vinegar, olive oil, mustard and lemon zest in a small bowl.
  • Mix well.
  • Transfer couscous to a large bowl.
  • Fluff with a fork.
  • Add tomatoes, red bell pepper, celery, cucumber, scallions and parsley to bowl with cooked couscous.
  • Mix gently.
  • Pour dressing over mixture and mix again.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Can be served luke-warm or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.1, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 253.5, Carbohydrate 34.2, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 5.9, Protein 7

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