Best 7 Couscous With Broccoli Recipes

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Couscous with broccoli is a delicious, vibrant, and easy-to-make dish that combines the nutty flavor of couscous with the crisp-tenderness of broccoli. It's a versatile dish that can be served as a main course, a side dish, or a salad. With its colorful appearance and delightful combination of flavors, couscous with broccoli is sure to be a hit with family and friends.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LEMON COUSCOUS WITH BROCCOLI



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I combined two recipes to create this side with broccoli and pasta. The splash of lemon adds nice flavor. Instead of toasted almonds, you could also sprinkle servings with grated Parmesan cheese. -Beth Dauenhauer, Pueblo, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cups fresh broccoli florets, cut into small pieces
1 cup uncooked whole wheat couscous
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 tablespoon slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add broccoli; cook and stir until crisp-tender., Add couscous and garlic; cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer. Stir in broth, lemon zest, lemon juice and seasonings; bring to a boil. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, until broth is absorbed, 5-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 328mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

COUSCOUS WITH BROCCOLI



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Very yummy! Only 3 WW points per serving! From the Weight Watchers "5 Ingredients, 15 Minutes" Cookbook.

Provided by Roni_C

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

10 ounces frozen broccoli (chopped) or 10 ounces fresh broccoli (chopped)
14 1/4 ounces reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1 cup couscous (uncooked)

Steps:

  • If using frozen broccoli, thaw and drain.
  • Mix chicken broth, salt and pepper in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • Stir in couscous and broccoli. Cover, remove from heat, and let stand 5 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and serve. Makes 4 one cup servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.4, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 312.1, Carbohydrate 37, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 0.9, Protein 7.5

INDIAN CURRY COUSCOUS WITH BROCCOLI AND EDAMAME



Indian Curry Couscous with Broccoli and Edamame image

A quick, light couscous stir-fry with Indian flavors. Great for vegetarians, but easily adapted into a chicken dish. Feel free to substitute veggies any way you like. Other options include sliced zucchini, string beans, eggplant, carrots, snow peas, and celery. Also try adding sesame seeds, flax seeds, or sesame seeds towards the end of stir-frying. Can be served with plain yogurt.

Provided by namiknows

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 30m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup vegetable broth
½ cup couscous
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 teaspoon ajwain (carom) seeds
1 clove garlic, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon curry powder
½ teaspoon hing powder (asafoetida)
1 pinch chili powder
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1 (12 ounce) package frozen shelled edamame (green soybeans)
1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets
sea salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

Steps:

  • Bring the vegetable broth to a boil in a saucepan. Add couscous and reduce heat to medium; simmer until broth is absorbed and couscous is tender, about 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  • Heat canola oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ajowan seeds.
  • When seeds begin to sputter, stir in garlic and reduce heat to medium.
  • Stir turmeric, curry powder, hing powder, chili powder, and cinnamon into the garlic mixture until garlic is browned, about 3 minutes.
  • Cook and stir edamame and broccoli in the spice mixture until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.
  • Drizzle sesame oil atop vegetables.
  • Spoon vegetables over couscous to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412.7 calories, Carbohydrate 45.6 g, Fat 18 g, Fiber 10.2 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 317.3 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

LEMONY COUSCOUS WITH BROCCOLI



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Categories     Salad     Steam     Broccoli

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup couscous, preferably whole wheat
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium red onion, quartered and thinly sliced
3 cups finely chopped broccoli florets
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons minced fresh dill
Juice of 1 lemon
1/3 cup oil-packed sliced sun-dried tomatoes or chopped pitted black olives, preferably oil-cured

Steps:

  • Combine the couscous with 1 1/2 cups boiling water in a heatproof container. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet. Add the onion and sauté over medium heat until golden.
  • Add the broccoli and just enough water to keep the bottom of the skillet moist, then cover and allow to steam until the broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp, about 4 minutes.
  • Add the couscous to the skillet along with the parsley and dill, lemon juice, and sun-dried tomatoes. Stir together well, cook for 2 or 3 minutes longer, then serve.
  • Menu Suggestions
  • When a meal's centerpiece is a main dish salad but you want a little more substance, this is a good addition. Spinach, Artichoke, and Chickpea Salad (page 156) and Asian Edamame and Tofu Chopped Salad (page 158) are good choices.
  • Some companionable pairings with legume dishes from this chapter include Stewed Lentils with Soy Sausage (page 108), Lentils with Greens and Sun-Dried Tomatoes (page 111), BBQ-Flavored White Beans with Sausage and Spinach (page 102), and Miso-Ginger Red Beans with Broccoli (page 106). Complete these meals with a simple salad.
  • nutrition information
  • Calories: 170
  • Total Fat: 7g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Sodium: 50mg

COUSCOUS SALAD WITH BROCCOLI AND RAISINS



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Chickpeas and feta take care of the protein requirement, olive oil brings good fats, and whole-wheat couscous and broccoli make up the healthy carbohydrates.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/3 cup whole-wheat couscous
1 cup small broccoli florets (2 ounces)
1/2 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons golden raisins
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (1 ounce)
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring 2/3 cup lightly salted water to a boil. Add couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let stand until tender, 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and transfer to a bowl.
  • Toss broccoli, chickpeas, raisins, feta, oil, and vinegar with warm couscous. Season with salt and pepper.

SHRIMP & BROCCOLI COUSCOUS SKILLET



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Shrimp again? Said no one, ever! This super skillet serves it up in a colorful couscous toss with broccoli, peppers and onions.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
1 cup Israeli couscous, uncooked
1 can (14.5 oz.) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 lb. frozen cooked cleaned medium shrimp, thawed
1 cup small broccoli florets
1/2 cup chopped red peppers
1/4 cup chopped red onions
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Mayo with Olive Oil Reduced Fat Mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Heat dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add couscous; cook 3 min. or until lightly toasted, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in broth. Bring to boil; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 10 min. or until most the broth is absorbed and couscous is tender.
  • Add shrimp and vegetables; mix well. Cook, covered, 2 min. Remove from heat. Stir in mayo.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Sodium 1000 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 20 g

WARM COUSCOUS AND BROCCOLI SALAD



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"My Mate and I came up with this recipe last weekend when we were trying to think up an alternative to a standard garden salad. The results were very favorable but I would love to hear any alternatives that you may come up with.

Provided by Georgie SkunkWoolfe

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 1/2 cup, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 cup of uncooked couscous
1/2 lb bacon
2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups broccoli (floweretts and stems)
2 cups of matchsticked carrots
5 chopped green onions
fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
kosher salt
10 -12 quartered cherry tomatoes

Steps:

  • Place bacon on a broiler pan and cook in a preheated 350 degree oven until crispy.
  • Watch it closely as toward the end it will cook very quickly.
  • (This keeps the bacon from shriveling and the drippings drain into the pan.) Save the drippings!
  • Cut broccoli flowerttes from head, peel and dice up stems (and if you have been throwing away the stems all this time, shame on you! They are the best part!).
  • Blanch broccoli and matchsticked carrots in boiling water for just a few minutes (you will see the color change) Cool under cold water to stop the cooking.
  • Chop broccoli and stems into small bite sized pieces, (about 1/4 inch) A few pulses in a food proccessor does it about right but do not chop it to a pulp.
  • In a small saucepan bring the chicken stock to a boil.
  • If you wish you can add some olive oil to the water and some herbs to the stock to give some additional flavor.
  • add the couscous and remove from heat.
  • Cover and let stand 5 minutes.
  • Layer carrots, onions, crumbled bacon, and chopped broccoli in a bowl.
  • Top with hot couscous.
  • Drizzle hot bacon drippings over the couscous and toss to mix.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • If you need to microwave the salad for a couple of minutes to warm it up before serving.

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh broccoli florets. Frozen broccoli can also be used, but it should be thawed and drained before cooking.
  • To add more flavor to the dish, try using a combination of different vegetables, such as carrots, bell peppers, or zucchini.
  • If you don't have any lemon juice on hand, you can use white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar instead.
  • To make the couscous even more flavorful, try toasting it in a dry skillet over medium heat for a few minutes before cooking it.
  • If you're looking for a vegetarian meal, you can omit the chicken from the recipe. The dish will still be delicious and satisfying.

Conclusion:

This couscous with broccoli recipe is a quick, easy, and healthy meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. So next time you're looking for a simple and delicious meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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