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Z_Eggplant and Chickpea Stew with Couscous
By á-6505
![Z_Eggplant and Chickpea Stew with Couscous](/media/f1/69/82c11b389923bb4a809c0930bb9b9c4fc5f8.jpg/rh/z_eggplant-and-chickpea-stew-with-couscous.jpg)
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Servings 4
Preparation time 20
Cooking time 50
- 1 can(s) (8-ounce) tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon(s) ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) curry powder
- Kosher salt
- Pepper
- 1 can(s) (15-ounce) diced tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium (about 3/4 pound) eggplant, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
- 1 can(s) (15-ounce) chickpeas, rinsed
- 3/4 cup(s) couscous
- Chopped cilantro, for serving
- Plain Greek yogurt, for serving
Served on a bed of fluffy couscous, this colorful vegetarian dish is full of big, bold flavors
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Couscous Salad with Grilled Squash, Feta and Mint
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By courtneyepowell
Put couscous in a heatproof bowl and add 1 1/2 c boiling water
- 1 c couscous
- 1 minced garlic clove
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and thinly sliced
- 1/4 c plus 3 T olive oil
- 1/4 c rice vinegar
- 1/4 c chopped mint
- 1/2 t salt
- 1/4 t pepper
- 4 6-oz yellow squash
- 2 c watercress
- 1/4 c crumbled feta
- 10 sliced scallions
Strawberry Avocado Couscous Salad with Lime Vinaigrette
![Strawberry Avocado Couscous Salad with Lime Vinaigrette](/media/53/75/37631fa1ee92b528732093994a1d39a4a13e.jpg/tsp/strawberry-avocado-couscous-salad-with-lime-vinaigrette.jpg)
By DeliciouslyDished
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- FOR THE LIME VINAIGRETTE:
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 avocado, halved, seeded, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup corn kernels
- 1/2 cup strawberries, quartered
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- Zest of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 teaspoons sugar, or more to taste
Chicken Thighs with Couscous & Kale
![Chicken Thighs with Couscous & Kale](/media/39/20/bf919ff43cbbced07091ef53b98dd80cb465.jpg/tsp/chicken-thighs-with-couscous-and-kale.jpg)
By garciamoss
One-pot meals, like this all-in-one chicken thigh, kale and Israeli couscous recipe, are perfect for nights when yo...
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 4 large boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 1 1/4 pounds), trimmed
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 medium onion, halved and sliced
- 1 cup Israeli couscous
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups very thinly sliced kale
- 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
Thai Vegetables with Couscous
![Thai Vegetables with Couscous](/media/62/a1/c6569baa980b3d3a64ed4293cd4d5f4cb89e.jpg/tsp/thai-vegetables-with-couscous.jpg)
By á-30923
Substitutions: If you are trying to avoid sodium (in soy sauce and tamari), wheat (in couscous and soy sauce), and/...
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup dry Israeli (large) couscous
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium tamari or soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water 1/2 cup water and more as needed
- 2 cups small broccoli florets
- 3 carrots, thinly sliced or julienned (like matchsticks)
- 8 mushrooms, diced
- 1/2 head of cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 cup frozen green peas (thawed)
- 1/2 cup cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
- 4 scallions (green onions), chopped
Feta-Scallion Couscous Cakes With Tomato-Olive Salad
![Feta-Scallion Couscous Cakes With Tomato-Olive Salad](/media/ee/ad/ce8204ac1402a0a25b311a1067a27b1ee07f.jpg/tsp/feta-scallion-couscous-cakes-with-tomato-olive-salad.jpg)
By asally04
NUTRITION FACTS Information per serving Calories: 300 % Daily Values* Total Fat: 15g 23 Saturated Fat: 4g 20 Choles...
- For the cakes
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/3 cup uncooked whole-wheat couscous (may substitute quick-cooking couscous; see headnote)
- 3 scallions
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons egg substitute (may substitute 1 large egg)
- 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- For the salad
- 2 Campari or small, vine-ripened tomatoes (about 5 ounces total)
- 6 pitted kalamata olives
- Leaves from 6 stems flat-leaf parsley
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 cups herb salad or baby mixed greens
Israeli couscous salad with smoked paprika
![Israeli couscous salad with smoked paprika](/media/10/d5/15d32aeab8c864a85a6af2f7b9fab333b65b.jpg/tsp/israeli-couscous-salad-with-smoked-paprika.jpg)
By GuidingVegan
Dressing Whisk the oil, vinegar, paprika, salt and pepper in a small bowl until smooth
- Dressing
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Couscous
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/3 cups (8 ounces) Israeli couscous, sometimes called pearl couscous or maftoul
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups packed baby spinach leaves, coarsely chopped
- 12 ounces grape tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, or baby heirloom tomatoes of assorted colors, halved (about 2 cups)
- 1 cup tofu feta
- 1 cup jarred red bell peppers, drained and coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Pomegranate Israeli Couscous
![Pomegranate Israeli Couscous](/media/ea/67/087d7e0aa3377ecb371c0df3665bb34f50a1.jpg/tsp/pomegranate-israeli-couscous.jpg)
By laurenzembron
An easy and quick side dish of chewy couscous and juicy pomegranate
- 1 cup uncooked Israeli couscous (also labeled as pearl couscous)
- 1 cup pure pomegranate juice
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup sliced toasted almonds
- 1 cup pomegranate arils (seeds) (hold 1/2 of a pomegranate cut side down over a large bowl and firmly hit the skin side with a spoon until the seeds fall out into the bowl)
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cider vinegar
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- Kosher salt and black pepper
Basic Couscous
![Basic Couscous](/media/a3/a4/2968502a5726b81d554376d945e1dcf968eb.jpg/tsp/basic-couscous.jpg)
By á-4174
This Basic Couscous recipe is simple to make
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups couscous
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- Ground black pepper
Oven-Roasted Sea Bass with Couscous and Warm Tomato Vinaigrette
![Oven-Roasted Sea Bass with Couscous and Warm Tomato Vinaigrette](/media/72/8a/7f3febcbb0416269bdb30b89250fbcdac8ef.jpg/tsp/oven-roasted-sea-bass-with-couscous-and-warm-tomato-vinaigrette.jpg)
By á-46593
The whole family will live this delicious Oven-Roasted Sea Bass with Couscous and Warm Tomato Vinaigrette recipe
- 1 green onion
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup chopped tomato
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided
- 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1 1/4 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
- 2/3 cup uncooked couscous
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
- 4 (6-ounce) sea bass or halibut fillets (about 1 1/2 inches thick)
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Cooking spray
- 8 (1/4-inch-thick) slices lemon, halved (about 1 lemon)
- Whole chives (optional)
Moroccan Chickpea & Couscous Salad
![Moroccan Chickpea & Couscous Salad](/media/moroccan-couscous-salad-jpg_crop.jpeg/tsp/moroccan-chickpea-and-couscous-salad.jpg)
By á-114543
An exotic Moroccan couscous salad with chickpeas, raisins and colorful vegetables coated in a delicately spiced oli...
- 1 cup quick-cooking couscous
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1 1/4 cups boiling chicken or vegetable stock
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 red pepper, diced
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
MIDDLE EASTERN COUSCOUS
![MIDDLE EASTERN COUSCOUS](/media/fe/12/958393b95ef58f48e06d1595119647322a98.jpg/tsp/middle-eastern-couscous.jpg)
By Chef Dave
Great side dish for shish kabobs
- 2 Tbs olive oil
- 1 garlic clove chopped
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1/8 tsp ground coriander
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups couscous
- 1/2 cup chopped dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped greek olives(from the olive bar)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Mediterranean Couscous (Vegan)
![Mediterranean Couscous (Vegan)](/media/07/50/6168acfee18b603defc4084a4c8d75ea561d.jpg/tsp/mediterranean-couscous-vegan.jpg)
By jacewildman
1. Bring 1 1/4 cup vegetable broth and water to a boil in a saucepan, stir in couscous, and mix in salt and black p...
- 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 2 cups pearl (Israeli) couscous
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch ground black pepper
- 2 tbls olive oil, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Mahi-Mahi Skewers with Tapenade and Couscous
![Mahi-Mahi Skewers with Tapenade and Couscous](/media/4e/3e/25a83889b9d980734aa284a497587ec84d5c.jpg/tsp/mahi-mahi-skewers-with-tapenade-and-couscous.jpg)
By Dixie8686
Recipes & Menus | Recipes Mahi-Mahi Skewers with Tapenade and Couscous Purchased tapenade gives rich, briny flavo...
- 1 cup plain couscous (about 6 ounces)
- 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt, divided
- 1/3 cup purchased tapenade
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound mahi-mahi fillets, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup purchased pico de gallo, drained
Israeli Couscous with Lemon, Mint, Peas, Feta, and Pickled Shallots
![Israeli Couscous with Lemon, Mint, Peas, Feta, and Pickled Shallots](/media/8a/34/8203dc5a49ef3acf59ae9f4528fc4b32d6c2.jpg/tsp/israeli-couscous-with-lemon-mint-peas-feta-and-pickled-shallots.jpg)
By DreiFromBK
Make pasta salad using Israeli couscous, we first toast the spheres in oil to bring out their nuttiness
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- Salt and pepper
- 2 shallots, sliced thin
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 recipe Simple Israeli Couscous, cooled
- 4 ounces baby arugula, roughly chopped, about 4 cups
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves, torn
- 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 1/2 cup shelled pistachios, toasted and chopped
- 3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled, about 3/4 cup
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Couscous with Chicken & Vegetables
- 1 cup whole wheat couscous, cooked
- 3 ounces chicken breasts, boneless skinless, cooked and cut into 3" strips
- 1 cup) spinach, steamed or sautéed
- 1/2 cup canned tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup(s) canned diced tomatoes with seasonings
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Roasted Eggplant and Israeli...
- Ingredients
- 1 large eggplant, quartered and cut into 1/4 inch slices
- 1 large red onion, quartered and cut into 1/4 inch slices
- 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 lemon, juiced
- zest of 1 lemon
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 cup Israeli couscous
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro leaves
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Autumn Couscous Salad
- 8ounces8 ounces Israeli or Pearl couscous, about 1 1/2 cups
- 1tablespoon1 tablespoon olive oil
- 11 shallot, diced, about 2 tablespoons
- 11 fennel bulb, diced, about 1 cup
- 2 1/2cups2 1/2 cups butternut squash, peeled, seeded and diced
- 3tablespoons3 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped
- 3/4cup3/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2cup1/2 cup dried currants
- 1 1/2cups1 1/2 cups apple juice, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooked juice
- 1/4cup1/4 cup canola oil
- 3tablespoons3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- kosher salt and pepper
- 1tablespoon1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
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Seared Shrimp, Scallop and Grape...
- 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) water
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 cup (250 mL) couscous
- 12 large or jumbo (21 to 30 per 454 g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 large sea scallops, trimmed of side muscle
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup (250 mL) grape tomatoes
- 1 large shallot, minced
- 2 tsp (10 mL) finely chopped fresh thyme
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp (5 mL) grainy Dijon mustard
- 1 small zucchini, diced
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Trader Joe's Israeli Couscous -...
- 2 Tbs butter, divided
- 1/2 cup chopped almonds
- 1/2 cup chopped onion, or pearl onions
- A few shakes of ginger
- 1.5 cups whole wheat Israeli / pearl couscous
- 1/2 large cinnamon stick (or a couple shakes cinnamon)
- 1 fresh or dried bay leaf
- 1.75 cups low sodium chicken broth (I use low sodium better than buillion)
- 1/2 tsp low sodium salt
- 1/4 cup parsley or cilantro, minced
- zest of 1/2 lemon (or a few shakes of lime/lemon juice)
- 1/4 cup raisins (optional)
- Black pepper, to taste
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Slow-Cooker Chicken with Couscous
- 1 whole chicken (3 1/2 to 4 pounds), cut into 6 to 8 pieces and patted dry
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced
- 1 tsp. minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup couscous
- Chopped fresh parsley, for serving
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Sesame Turkey Cutlets with Israeli...
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1-1/2 cups Israeli couscous
- 2 cups lower-salt chicken broth
- 1 cup fine, dry breadcrumbs
- 1 Tbs. sesame seeds
- 3/4 tsp. paprika
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 2-1/4 oz. (1/2 cup) all-purpose flour
- 4-1/4-inch-thick turkey breast cutlets (4 to 5 oz. each)
- 4 oz. feta, crumbled (1 cup)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 4 lemon wedges
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Moroccan Chicken and Couscous Soup
- 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (151/2-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 (141/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes with Roasted garlic and onion.
- 1 (6-ounce) bag shredded carrots
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1(10-ounce0 package sliced oven-roasted chicken breast, cut into bite sized pices
- 1 (6-ounce) bag baby spinach
- 1/2 cup plain couscous
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Couscous Salad with Cucumber, Red...
- Serves 4 to 6
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 1/4 cups boiling water
- 1 cup loosely packed cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 cup loosely packed Italian parsley, finely chopped
- 1/2 English cucumber, cut lengthwise and very thinly sliced
- 1/2 red onion, cut in half and shaved extremely thin
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced, about 3 tablespoons
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup, warmed
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3 tablespoon toasted pine nuts
- 3 ounces feta cheese, optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
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Cod Livornese with Couscous
- 1 tablespoon(s) extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium (6- to 8-ounce) red onion, finely chopped
- 2 clove(s) garlic, finely chopped
- 1/8 teaspoon(s) crushed red pepper
- 1 can(s) (14- to 14.5-ounce) no-salt-added diced tomatoes
- 3 tablespoon(s) pitted Kalamata olives, chopped
- 1 tablespoon(s) capers, rinsed and drained
- Salt
- Pepper
- 4 (6 ounces each) skinless cod fillets
- 1/4 teaspoon(s) dried oregano
- 1 cup(s) whole wheat couscous
- 1/4 cup(s) packed fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup(s) packed fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
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- 6 ounces broccoli crowns, cut into florets
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- Kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 large navel orange
- 1 (1-inch) piece ginger, peeled
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 20 large shrimp about 16 to 20 count in size
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce
- 1/2 cup roasted cashews, plus more for serving
- 2 scallions, sliced
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Olive Oil-Poached Cod with...
- Kosher salt to taste
- 1/2 large head cauliflower, separated into florets
- 1 1/4 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced, divided
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 4 1/4 cups olive oil
- 4 (4-ounce) cod fillets
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- 10 chives, minced
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