Mediterranean Fried Couscous Recipes

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.

MEDITERRANEAN COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients EXCEPT couscous in a pot. Bring to a boil uncovered.
• Remove from heat and immediately stir in couscous. Let stand 5 minutes, covered.
• Fluff with a fork **Important** or it turns to a brick!
• Can be served hot or chill to make a wonderful salad.

MEDITERRANEAN COUSCOUS

Steps:

• In a small skillet, saute onion in 1 tablespoon oil for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the water, contents of seasoning packet from couscous mix, bouillon and remaining oil. Bring to a boil. , Stir in onion mixture and couscous. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Stir in tomatoes and cheese.

MEDITERRANEAN FRIED COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Boil the water in a small saucepan.
• While it is boiling, fry the onion with the garlic, and a splash of olive oil.
• Add the tomato, mushrooms, capsicum, stock, and herbs to the pan, reduce heat, and simmer.
• Once the water has boiled, add the cous cous, and immediately remove from the heat.
• Let the cous cous stand, covered, for about 10 minutes, then tip it into the pan with the tomato mixture.
• Turn up the heat, and stir it through for two or three minutes.
• Serve.

MEDITERRANEAN COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Put the couscous in a large mixing bowl. Put the chicken stock and apricots in a saucepan, season with salt and pepper, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Pour the boiling liquid over the couscous, and shake the bowl to moisten every grain. Sprinkle the olives and scallions over the top and cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap. Let stand 10 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed.
• To serve, season the couscous with salt and pepper and fluff with a fork. Serve warm or at room temperature.

MEDITERRANEAN MEATBALLS WITH COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Mix first 8 ingredients until well blended; shape into 24 balls, using about 2 Tbsp. for each.
• Heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add meatballs; cook 5 to 6 min. or until evenly browned, turning occasionally. Add sauce; simmer on medium-low heat 10 to 15 min. or until meatballs are done (160ºF).
• Serve over couscous.

"FRIED" COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Bring 3 c water to a boil, place 1 1/2 cubes mazzi broth in 2 cups of the water, reserving 1c.
• Stir in couscous, 2t garlic, parsley, salt, cranberries and pineapple. Let stand five minutes.
• In saute pan, add slivered almonds. Toast, shaking frequently until lightly browned. Set aside.
• Add 1/2 c olive oil to the pan and heat on med high. Stir in spinach, green pepper, parsley, basil and thyme. Saute 5 minutes.
• Add couscous mixture back into saute pan and add 1/2 of the olive oil a little at a time.
• Heat to steaming, then stir in 1/2 of the butter.
• Add nutmeg and cinnamon sugar.
• Heat on low, adding broth or oils as needed, for five more minutes.
• Add the last of the butter and olive oil to bottom of fry pan. Turn couscous mixture into skillet.
• Heat on med high, stirring occasionally.
• At the last minute, add toasted almonds and serve.