LEMON DATE COUSCOUS
Couscous is a great way to deliver bold flavors, and it cooks so quickly. This makes a wonderful accompaniment to all sorts of main dishes. -Roxanne Chan, Albany, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook couscous according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the spinach, carrots, dates, almonds, lemon juice, zest, salt and lemon pepper. Stir in couscous. Garnish with green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 104mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
LEMON PEARL COUSCOUS WITH DATES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 30m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the couscous and cook, stirring, until toasted, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the chicken broth, bay leaves, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring. Reduce the heat to low; cover and cook until the liquid is absorbed and the couscous is tender, about 10 minutes. Discard the bay leaves.
- Add the dates, scallions, parsley, dill and lemon zest to the pot and stir; season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and top with pomegranate seeds.
YVONNE MAFFEI'S ROAST CHICKEN WITH COUSCOUS, DATES AND BUTTERED ALMONDS
Deglet Noors dates shine when they are cooked in chutneys, desserts or North African dishes like this whole roast chicken. The chicken is cooked with fluffy couscous that absorbs the sweetness of dates and the butteriness of toasted almonds. Supermarket Deglet Noors are often dark brown and hard, because they have been kept well past their natural point of ripeness; seek out soft, light-colored ones for the best flavor.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories dinner, lunch, roasts, main course
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375 degrees. In a large ovenproof dish or pot with a tight lid, combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, the lemon juice, the ginger, the pepper and 1 teaspoon salt. Add the chicken and rub it around in the mixture until evenly coated. Turn chicken breast side down and roast, uncovered, for 50 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine couscous, 2 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Set aside for 5 to 15 minutes to soak.
- In a small skillet, melt the butter. Add almonds and cook, stirring constantly, just until toasted and golden; adjust heat so almonds and butter do not scorch. Turn off heat and stir in dates.
- Add almond-date mixture to couscous, along with any butter left in pan, and mix, fluffing the grains with a fork. Mix in 2 tablespoons olive oil, the sugar, the cinnamon and the orange blossom water (if using).
- Drizzle or paint honey over top of chicken (leave chicken breast-side down in pot). Add couscous mixture to the pot, arranging it around the chicken. Cover tightly with a lid or foil and return to the oven for 30 minutes more.
- Remove from the oven. When cool enough to handle, remove chicken and carve into serving pieces. Stir and fluff couscous, scraping up any chicken skin stuck to bottom of pan, and place chicken pieces back on top of couscous. Sprinkle with chopped herbs and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 913, UnsaturatedFat 32 grams, Carbohydrate 68 grams, Fat 50 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 48 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 967 milligrams, Sugar 19 grams, TransFat 0 grams
MORNING COUSCOUS WITH ORANGES AND DATES
This is a delicious way to enjoy couscous. You can reconstitute the couscous the night before and keep it in the refrigerator overnight. All it will need in the morning is a steam in the microwave and the addition of the oranges.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories breakfast, easy, one pot, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine the water and brown sugar or honey in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Turn the heat to medium, and boil gently until the sugar has dissolved. Stir in the optional orange flower water, the chopped apricots and the raisins or currants, and set aside for five minutes.
- Place the couscous in a 2-quart bowl, and add the cinnamon and salt. Stir together. Pour on the hot syrup. Mix together with a fork, spatula or wooden spoon, and set aside for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. At this point, if not eating right away, cover and refrigerate.
- Shortly before serving, steam the couscous in one of two ways. Line a strainer with a double layer of cheesecloth, and dump the couscous into the strainer. Then set above a pot with 1 inch of boiling water. Cover and steam for 15 minutes, making sure that the water is well below the couscous. Transfer to a bowl, add the butter, and toss together until the butter melts. Alternatively, place the couscous in a microwave and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Microwave for two minutes. Carefully uncover, stir in the butter and cover again. Microwave for another two minutes. Remove the plastic, being careful of the steam in the bowl.
- With a paring knife, peel away the skin and pith from the orange, holding it over the couscous so that any juice drips onto the couscous. Still holding the orange over the couscous, cut out the sections from between the membranes.
- Pile the couscous into a mound on a platter, or spoon into individual serving bowls. Decorate with orange sections, date slices and pomegranate seeds, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 231, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 55 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 8 milligrams, Sugar 28 grams
MOROCCAN CHICKEN COUSCOUS WITH DATES
Wholewheat grains keep you fuller for longer - flavour with dates, lemon, cumin and cinnamon
Provided by Jennifer Joyce
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/ gas 4. Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a large frying pan over a high heat. Season the chicken, then cook for 10 mins or until browned on both sides. Remove and put in a large baking dish with the dry couscous.
- Heat the remaining oil in the pan, add the onions and garlic, and cook for 5 mins until softened. Add the zest and juice of 1 lemon along with the stock, cumin, cinnamon and dates, then bring to the boil.
- Pour the date mixture over the chicken and couscous, sprinkle over the almonds, cover with foil and bake for 20 mins. Serve sprinkled with the remaining zest and parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 534 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 55 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 23 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 40 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium
COUSCOUS WITH DRIED DATES
Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring the water, stock, and oil to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the dates followed by the couscous. Cover the pan tightly with a lid, remove from the heat, and allow to sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.
COUSCOUS WITH DATES
Categories Side Vegetarian Quick & Easy Ramadan Date Vegan Couscous Gourmet Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 1 serving
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring water, oil, zest, and salt to a boil in a 1- to 1 1/2-quart heavy saucepan. Stir in couscous and dates, then cover pan and remove from heat. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
- Fluff couscous with a fork and stir in scallion greens.
COUSCOUS TFAYA WITH CHICKEN AND MAJHOUL DATES
Provided by Food Network
Time 1h50m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Pour the couscous in a large bowl, add salt, to taste, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, 1 cup lukewarm water, 4 tablespoons of the melted butter. Mix and let rest for 15 minutes, until the water is absorbed.
- Preheat a thick pot. Add olive oil and heat. Add Cornish hen or quail and brown for a few minutes. Add the chopped and julienned onion, parsley, remaining butter, spices, salt, and 2 cups water. Cook for 15 minutes.
- Add honey, garbanzo beans, raisins, and simmer for another 15 minutes. Add water as needed. Add the dates. Simmer for 5 minutes, or until the dates are hot.
- Separate the couscous grains by rubbing both hands together. Make sure there are no lumps. Fill the bottom of the couscoussiere (or pot) with 1 1/2 gallons water. Bring to a boil. Put the couscoussiere (or fine-meshed sieve) on top. When the vapor comes up, pour the couscous in the top (sieve), and let it steam for 15 to 20 minutes, until tender and spongy.
- On a large platter, spread a 1-inch thick layer of couscous. Add some pieces of Cornish hen or quail around the middle. Then pour over the surface onions, raisins, and garbanzo beans.
- Garnish with dates, the roasted almonds, and the rest of the sauce. Serve hot.
COUSCOUS WITH DATES, RAISINS, AND ALMONDS
This is a slightly sweet recipe of middle eastern origin. You can add more sugar if you like, but for those wanting to cut down on sugar and fat, this is a great way to indulge in a bit of sweet with an ethnic flair.
Provided by Linda Lola
Categories Dessert
Time 15m
Yield 1 platter, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, orange peel and juice, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Bring to a boil. Add the couscous to the boiling water. Remove from heat and cover for ten minutes. Liquid should be absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
- In a small frying pan, heat the almonds over medium heat, stirring continuously until toasted. Add the raisins and dates and butter. Heat all until butter is melted.
- Serve couscous spread over a platter, top with topping mixture. Sprinkle a bit of powdered sugar over the top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 451.7, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 171.4, Carbohydrate 83.4, Fiber 6, Sugar 40.1, Protein 9.6
COUSCOUS SALAD WITH DATES AND ALMONDS
Categories Salad Bean Side Vegetarian Quick & Easy Date Almond Healthy Vegan Couscous Cilantro Bon Appétit Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring 2 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon salt to boil in medium saucepan. Add couscous; stir 30 seconds. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork. Transfer to large bowl to cool.
- Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, lemon peel, and cardamom to blend in small bowl. Drizzle over couscous. Mix in garbanzo beans, dates, almonds, minced cilantro, and green onions. Season with salt and pepper. Let stand at room temperature at least 1 hour and up to 2 hours. Garnish with cilantro sprigs.
SWEET COUSCOUS WITH NUTS AND DATES
Categories Nut Breakfast Dessert Bake High Fiber Low Sodium Dried Fruit Date Healthy Couscous Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place couscous in large bowl. Bring 2 2/3 cups water, 1/2 cup sugar and oil to boil in heavy large saucepan, stirring to dissolve sugar. Pour mixture over couscous and stir until well blended. Cover and let stand 10 minutes. Fluff with fork to separate grains. Mix nuts and dates into couscous. Transfer couscous to 13x9x2-inch baking dish. Cool. Cover with foil. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake couscous until heated through, about 20 minutes. Spoon into bowls. Serve, passing hot milk and additional sugar separately.
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