Couscous With Garbanzo Beans And Golden Raisins Recipes

COUSCOUS WITH GARBANZO BEANS AND GOLDEN RAISINS

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Searched ALL 497 recipes, but did not find THIS one !! It came from a very old Bon Appetit, and the addition of cinnamon, lemon peel, and golden raisins give a Mediteranean flair. It is quick, easy, and makes a different side, if you are tired of potatoes and/or rice.

Provided by NurseJaney

Categories < 60 Mins

Time 31m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups water
1 lemon
2 tablespoons garlic oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup couscous
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup golden raisin
salt and pepper

Steps:

Finely grate peel from lemon to equal 1 1/2 tsp, set aside.
Squeeze 2 TBsp juice from lemon.
Combine 2 cups water. lemon juice, garlic oil, and ground cinnamon in medium saucepan.
Bring to boil, simmer 1 minute.
Remove from heat.
Stir in couscous.
Cover and let stand about 5 minutes, until water almost absorbed.
Mix in garbanzo beans, golden raisins, and reserved lemon peel.
Cover and let stand 5 minutes longer.
Fluff couscous with fork.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Transfer to bowl and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.9, Fat 1.6, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 328.3, Carbohydrate 73.6, Fiber 8.2, Sugar 11.1, Protein 11.6

COUSCOUS WITH GARBANZO BEANS AND GOLDEN RAISINS

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Categories Pasta Side Vegetarian Quick & Easy High Fiber Raisin Chickpea Healthy Couscous Bon Appétit Vegan Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 lemon
2 tablespoons garlic oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup couscous
1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed, drained
1/2 cup golden raisins

Steps:

Finely grate enough peel from lemon to measure 1 1/2 teaspoons; set lemon peel aside. Squeeze enough juice from lemon to measure 2 tablespoons. Combine 2 cups water, lemon juice, garlic oil and ground cinnamon in medium saucepan. Bring to boil. Simmer 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in 1 cup couscous. Cover and let stand until water is almost absorbed, about 5 minutes. Mix in garbanzo beans, golden raisins and reserved lemon peel. Cover and let stand 5 minutes longer. Fluff couscous with fork. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer couscous to bowl and serve.

COUSCOUS SALAD WITH OLIVES & RAISINS

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There's plenty to like in this recipe, and you'll want to pair it with your next special meal.-Mya Zeronia, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups vegetable stock
1 package (10 ounces) couscous
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
3/4 cup sliced Greek olives
2/3 cup raisins
4 teaspoons finely chopped fresh mint

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring stock to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5-10 minutes or until stock is absorbed. Fluff with a fork. Cool completely., In a small bowl, whisk oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper until blended; stir into couscous. Stir in remaining ingredients.

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MOROCCAN GARBANZO BEANS WITH RAISINS

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Enjoy these wonderful garbanzo beans with raisins that can be served over rice - ready in just 20 minutes that's perfect for a dinner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 1/3 cups uncooked regular long-grain white rice
2 2/3 cups water
1 tablespoon peanut or vegetable oil
1 large onion, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 cup diced acorn or butternut squash
1/4 cup raisins
1 cup vegetable broth
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 can (15 to 16 oz) garbanzo beans, drained, rinsed

Steps:

Cook rice in water as directed on package.
Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add sliced onion, chopped onion and garlic; cook about 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are tender. Stir in remaining ingredients except garbanzo beans.
Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until squash is tender. Stir in beans; heat thoroughly. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Carbohydrate 88 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 11 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 860 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g