Carrot Zucchini Couscous Recipes

QUICK COUSCOUS WITH RAISINS AND CARROTS

Steps:

• Heat the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, and cook and stir the carrots and onion until the carrots begin to soften and the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth and water, and bring the mixture to a boil. Stir in the couscous, mixing well to avoid lumps, cover, and remove from the heat. Let the couscous stand covered until the water is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in the raisins, and serve hot.

VEGETABLE COUSCOUS

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.

ZUCCHINI CARROT COOKIES

Steps:

• Cream the margarine and sugar.
• Add the egg and vanilla; mix well.
• Add shredded vegetables and mix.
• Combine the dry ingredients into a bowl.
• Then add to the creamed mixture; mix well.
• Drop the dough by teaspoonful onto an ungreased baking sheet.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.

QUICK MOROCCAN VEGETABLE COUSCOUS

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.