Best 8 Couscous With Corn And Red Pepper Recipes

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Couscous with corn and red pepper is a flavorful and vibrant dish that combines the nutty flavor of couscous with the sweetness of corn and the mild spiciness of red pepper. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for a quick and healthy meal, and it can be customized to suit your taste preferences. Whether you're looking for a vegetarian main course or a colorful side dish, couscous with corn and red pepper is sure to impress.

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COUSCOUS WITH CORN



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Simple, hot dish that dresses up plain couscous. You could add chopped red or green bell pepper to the shallot saute too.

Provided by WI Cheesehead

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 10m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 teaspoons butter or 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 shallot, minced
1 cup chicken broth or 1 cup vegetable broth
3/4 cup couscous
1/3 cup fresh corn or 1/3 cup thawed frozen corn
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pinch cayenne (optional)
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Melt butter in saucepan.
  • Add shallot and saute 1 to 2 minutes, or until tender.
  • Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  • Add couscous, corn, pepper, cayenne and salt.
  • Cover; remove from heat and set aside 5 minutes.
  • Fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.6, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 555.4, Carbohydrate 57.4, Fiber 4, Sugar 1.2, Protein 11.9

COUSCOUS WITH CORN AND RED PEPPER



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     side dish

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces whole red pepper or 7 ounces chopped red pepper (ready cut), about 1 3/4 cups
1 large clove garlic
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup water
1/2 cup whole-wheat couscous
1 cup frozen corn niblets
Fresh basil
1/8 teaspoon salt (optional)

Steps:

  • Wash, trim, seed and chop the whole pepper; mince the garlic.
  • Heat the oil in a nonstick pot; saute pepper and garlic in hot oil until pepper begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Remove from pot and set aside.
  • Bring water to boil in the pot, covered. Add couscous and corn; reduce heat to simmer; cover and cook about 5 minutes, until liquid is absorbed and couscous is tender.
  • Meanwhile, wash, dry and chop basil to make 1 tablespoon and add to cooked couscous with salt. Add pepper and garlic and mix well.

ROASTED CORN AND GARLIC COUSCOUS



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Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Cooking spray
4 garlic cloves, peeled
4 ears fresh corn on the cob or about 2 cups frozen whole kernel corn
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup uncooked couscous
1/4 cup chopped green onions
2 tablespoons chopped pimento

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Wrap garlic cloves tightly in foil and place on prepared baking sheet. Arrange corn on baking sheet next to garlic and sprinkle corn with the salt. Roast for 15 to 20 minutes, until garlic is soft and corn is golden, turning every 5 minutes to prevent corn from burning. Unwrap garlic and mince. Slice kernels from corn cob.
  • Combine garlic, corn kernels and chicken broth in a medium saucepan. Set pan over medium-high heat and bring mixture to a boil. Stir in couscous, remove from heat, cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and stir in green onions and pimento, and toss to combine.

COUSCOUS SALAD WITH CORN AND RED BELL PEPPER



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Categories     Salad     Onion     Pasta     Pepper     Vegetable     Side     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Summer     Gourmet     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 2 as a side dish

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup fresh corn (cut from about 2 ears)
1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
1/3 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
11/4 cups water
2/3 cup couscous
2 teaspoons red-wine vinegar
1/4 cup fresh coriander sprigs, washed well, spun dry, and chopped fine
cayenne to taste

Steps:

  • In a heavy skillet heat 1 tablespoon oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté corn, stirring, until golden. Add onion, bell pepper, garlic, cumin, and 1/4 cup water and cook over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until bell pepper is crisp-tender.
  • While vegetables are cooking, in a small heavy saucepan bring remaining cup water to a boil and stir in couscous and salt to taste. Cover pan and remove from heat. Let couscous stand 5 minutes and fluff with a fork.
  • In a bowl whisk together vinegar, remaining tablespoon oil, and salt to taste until emulsified. Add vegetable mixture, couscous, coriander, and cayenne and toss to combine well.

RED BELL PEPPER COUSCOUS



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Posted for ZWT - NA*ME. ETA : I made it on July 26, 2011. I used chicken broth and used only red bell pepper. We loved it.

Provided by Boomette

Categories     Onions

Time 16m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 red bell peppers or 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh black pepper
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup couscous

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, heat oil at medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, thyme, salt and pepper and cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes or until veggies have softened.
  • Pour the vegetable broth in the saucepan and bring to boil. Add couscous and stir. Cover and remove from the heat. Let rest 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

COUSCOUS WITH RED PEPPERS



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     side dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium-size sweet red pepper, cored, seeded and chopped into small pieces
4 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 cup water
1 cup quick-cooking couscous
4 tablespoons chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a saucepan. Add the red pepper, onion, garlic, cumin, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat until wilted, but do not brown.
  • Add the lemon juice and water and bring to a boil. Add the couscous and blend well. Cover tightly and remove from the heat. Let stand 5 minutes.
  • Add the remaining oil and parsley. Stir with a fork to blend and separate the grains. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 240, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 361 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

HERBED CORN AND COUSCOUS



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Categories     Side     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Corn     Chive     Couscous     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup fresh corn kernels (cut from 2 ears of corn) or thawed frozen
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup couscous
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives

Steps:

  • In a small heavy saucepan cook the corn in the butter over moderately high heat, stirring, for 1 minute, add the broth, and bring the liquid to a boil. Stir in the couscous, remove the pan from the heat, and let the mixture stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Stir in the chives and salt and pepper to taste.

COUSCOUS, CORN, AND BLACK BEAN CHICKEN SALAD



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This is one of my favorite salads, and is a great way to use leftover chicken! The flavor combination of all the veggies and pop of vinegar makes this couscous salad really stand out. Refrigerating is optional. Bon appetit!

Provided by Cooking Fox

Categories     Salad     Grains

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 ½ cups water
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 cups pearl (Israeli) couscous
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon white sugar
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (16 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (16 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 ½ cups cooked and cubed rotisserie chicken
½ red bell pepper, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring water and 1 tablespoon olive oil to a boil in a medium pot over high heat. Add couscous; quickly lower heat and let simmer until water is absorbed, 7 to 8 minutes.
  • Whisk balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoons olive oil, sugar, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl until dressing is evenly combined.
  • Fluff couscous with a fork and place in a large, shallow bowl. Add black beans, corn, chicken, and red bell pepper. Fold salad together and pour in the dressing in 3 batches, mixing well after each addition. Refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.3 calories, Carbohydrate 51.1 g, Cholesterol 19.7 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 429 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh corn and red pepper will give your couscous dish the best flavor.
  • Cook the couscous according to the package directions. Each brand of couscous may have slightly different cooking instructions.
  • Fluff the couscous with a fork before serving. This will help to separate the grains and make the couscous light and fluffy.
  • Add the corn and red pepper to the couscous while it is still hot. This will help the vegetables to soften and absorb the flavors of the couscous.
  • Season the couscous to taste. You can add salt, pepper, cumin, or other spices to taste.
  • Serve the couscous warm or at room temperature. It is a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish, or it can be served as a main course with a salad.

Conclusion:

This couscous with corn and red pepper is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is healthy, flavorful, and can be served warm or at room temperature. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that will impress your friends and family.

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