Saffron Couscous With Goat Cheese Recipes

SAFFRON COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Combine warm water and saffron together in a bowl.
• Mix couscous and vegetable broth together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove saucepan from heat, cover saucepan, and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork and transfer to a bowl.
• Stir saffron mixture, celery, currants, olive oil, lemon juice, harissa, cumin, and sea salt into couscous. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.

SALMON WITH TOMATO-GOAT CHEESE COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Sprinkle salmon with salt, garlic salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add salmon skin side up and cook 3 minutes. Turn fish and cook an additional 4 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove from heat and keep warm., In a large saucepan, bring stock to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, until stock is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, green onions and goat cheese. Serve with salmon.

COUSCOUS WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion, and sauté 7 minutes or until browned.
• Combine couscous and garlic power, pepper and salt in a medium bowl; top with onions and cheese. Place broth in a microwave-safe measuring cup; microwave at high 2 1/2 minutes or until hot. Slowly pour over couscous mixture. Cover; let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork, tossing until well combined.

WHOLE WHEAT COUSCOUS WITH PLUMS, GOAT CHEESE AND FRESH MINT

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil.
• Add couscous, stir, and turn off heat; cover saucepan and let rest for 10 minutes.
• Fluff couscous with a fork and transfer to a medium bowl.
• Allow to cool, then add plums, scallions, cheese, and mint.
• In a small bowl, whisk honey and vinegar until honey has dissolved; pour over couscous and gently toss.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.

SAFFRON COUSCOUS WITH HERBS

Steps:

• Place sesame seeds and pine nuts in small baking dish. Bake in preheated 400F oven until lightly golden, watching carefully so they don't burn, about 5 minutes. Or cook carefully on a skillet.
• In small skillet, on medium-high heat, melt butter. Add onion. Cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 7 minutes.
• Meanwhile in large saucepan, bring stock and saffron to boil over high heat. Remove from heat. Add couscous; stir. Cover; let stand 15 minutes. Fluff with fork.
• Toss with oil, lemon juice and red pepper flakes. Add sesame seeds, pine nuts, onions, raisins and herbs. Toss gently. Season with salt and pepper.