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Seafood Couscous Paella
By erin1902
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- Pinch of crumbled saffron threads
- 1 cup no-salt-added diced tomatoes, with juice
- 1/4 cup vegetable broth
- 4 ounces bay scallops, tough muscle removed
- 4 ounces small shrimp, (41-50 per pound), peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup whole-wheat couscous
How To Cook Couscous
By ClaudiaJan
how to cook couscous
- For each cup of dry couscous, use 1 1/2 cups of water. Bring to boil in saucepan.Related: How to Pick the Right Pan for the Task
- Add salt and oil or butter
- Add 1/2 tsp. salt to the water and a little olive oil or butter if desired, to add moisture.Related: The Secret to Good Food
- Add couscous and let steam
- Pour 1 cup couscous into boiling water, stir once with a spoon, cover with a lid, and remove from heat. Let the couscous steam for five minutes
- Fluff with a fork
- Couscous grains tend to bind together in the cooking process, so fluff the grains with a fork. Before serving, stir in any flavorful extras like lemon zest or chopped scallions. Related: 12 Simple, Savory Couscous Recipes
Roast Chicken With Couscous, Dates and Buttered Almonds
By snovitsky
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- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Fine sea salt
- 1 large whole chicken, about 4 pounds
- 2 cups couscous (not instant)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup sliced almonds
- ½ cup slivered dates
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons orange blossom water (optional)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Chopped mint, parsley or cilantro, or a combination, for garnish
Toasted Israeli Couscous and Shrimp
By sandy_h
From Southern Living March 2019
- 1 1/4 lb medium peeled, deveined raw shrimp
- 1 Tbsp finely chopped garlic (from 3 garlic cloves)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 6 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice (from 2 lemons), plus 1 lemon, cut into wedges, divided
- 1 1/4 tsp kosher salt, divided
- 1 medium-size red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 medium-size yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup uncooked Israeli couscous
- 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 1/4 cup torn fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
Ground Turkey Enchilada Stir-Fry with Couscous
By pjones-2
Pour 1/2 cup of water into a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat
- 1/2 cup whole wheat couscous
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 cups butternut squash, peeled, seeded and diced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- One 15-ounce can no-sodium-added black beans
- One 10-ounce can enchilada sauce
- 1/2 cup salsa
- Suggested toppings: chopped fresh cilantro, diced avocado, shredded cheese, lime juice
Spice-Rubbed Chicken with Israeli Couscous
By á-5080
1. In a small saucepan, heat 1/2 teaspoon oil over medium
- 2 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup Israeli (pearl) couscous
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 2 cups baby spinach (2 ounces)
- 1 tablespoon sliced almonds
- 1 chicken breast half (6 to 8 ounces)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala
Skillet Lemon Chicken with Zucchini & Parmesan Couscous
By á-7737
Calories 530kcal, Fat 27
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- garlic 2 large cloves)
- 1 lb zucchini
- 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup Parmesan
- 3/4 cup (6 oz) couscous
- kosher salt
- ground pepper
- olive oil
- 2 Tbsp butter
12 Minute Couscous Salad with Sun Dried Tomato and Feta
By duckieq
Place chickpeas, couscous, vegetable stock powder, coriander and garlic in a large bowl
- 1 1/4 cups dried couscous (Note 1)
- 1 1/4 cups / 315 ml boiled water
- 1 tsp vegetable stock powder (or 1 cube crumbled) (Note 2)
- 1 garlic clove , minced
- 1 tsp coriander powder (or cumin - I interchange)
- 400 g / 14 oz chickpeas (1 can) , drained
- 1/2 cup coriander , finely chopped
- 1/2 cup parsley , finely chopped (or mint)
- 1 red onion , chopped
- 220 g / 7 oz jar sun dried tomato strips in OIL (Note 3)
- 120 g / 4 oz rocket / arugula lettuce , chopped into 5 cm / 2" pieces
- Zest of 1 large lemon
- 5 tbsp fresh lemon juice (2 large lemons)
- 1/2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
- 60 g / 2 oz feta , crumbled
- Salt and pepper , to tas
Crockpot Greek Chicken with Couscous
By eapeterson
Cut chicken into chunks or strips (whichever you prefer) and place into the bottom of your slow cooker
- 2 lbs. raw chicken, boneless and skinless
- 28 oz. can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 1/2 c. water
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 tsp. dried basil
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 12 oz. package of couscous (if you can find a mix with toasted pine nuts, then that's even better)
- 1/2 c. pitted kalamata olives, chopped
- 1 c. (4 oz.) feta cheese, crumbled
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