Best 7 Couscous With Curry Cranberries And Toasted Pine Nuts Recipes

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When it comes to creating a flavorful and wholesome dish, couscous with curry cranberries and toasted pine nuts is an outstanding choice. This dish combines the nutty flavor of couscous with the aromatic and tangy notes of curry, cranberries, and toasted pine nuts, offering a unique and delectable taste experience. Bursting with vibrant colors and textures, this recipe is a feast for both the eyes and the palate, making it a perfect dish for any occasion.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

COUSCOUS WITH PINE NUTS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
3/4 cup chopped shallots (3 to 4 shallots)
3 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups couscous
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts (pignolis)
1/4 cup dried currants
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan. Add the shallots and cook them over medium-low heat for 3 minutes, until translucent. Add the chicken stock, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil. Turn off the heat. Stir in the couscous, cover the pan, and set aside for 10 minutes. Add the pine nuts, currants, and parsley and fluff with a fork to combine. Serve hot.

CURRIED COUSCOUS SALAD WITH DRIED SWEET CRANBERRIES



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For a picnic, there's no way I'm going to pass on making couscous. Instant Couscous so easy, it's almost embarrassing. The only "cooking" involved is boiling some water. I love it! Of course, you need to add some flavor to the couscous, but that's not hard. When you spike it with curry powder, fresh herbs, and a splash of orange and lemon juice, no one will be complaining about blandness. This dish tastes great at room temperature, and that makes it a picnic no-brainer because you can make it hours ahead of time.

Provided by Dave Lieberman

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (5.8-ounce) box instant couscous
3/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 orange, juiced
2 to 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 to 4 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced on an angle
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
1/2 lemon, juiced
3/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Stir the couscous, cranberries, curry powder, salt, and sugar together in a heatproof bowl. Bring water (amount will be listed on package directions) to a boil and pour it over the couscous. Add the orange juice. Give it a big stir, cover the bowl tightly and let it stand, giving it a big stir once or twice, until the water is absorbed and the couscous is tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Fluff up the couscous with a fork. Add the olive oil, scallions, parsley, lemon juice, and walnuts. Stir around until everything is distributed evenly throughout the couscous. Make up to 2 hours ahead of time and keep at room temperature until you're ready to serve. Check the seasonings just before you serve the salad and add salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Note: To toast the walnuts, spread them out on a baking sheet and bake in a 400 degree F oven until they turn a shade darker, about 8 minutes.

COUSCOUS WITH CURRY, CRANBERRIES AND TOASTED PINE NUTS



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This dish is bursting with flavour and on your table in less than 20 minutes. It's very fresh, filling and good for you!

Provided by trishypie

Categories     Curries

Time 15m

Yield 1 cup, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup couscous
3/4 cup boiling water
3/4 cup dried cranberries (Craisins)
3 teaspoons madras curry
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 -3 tablespoons olive oil (to taste)
1 lemon, juice of
3 green onions, finely chopped
3 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped
3/4 cup toasted pine nuts

Steps:

  • In a non-stick skillet, lightly toast pine nuts until golden brown, set aside.
  • In a bowl or pot with lid, put couscous, cranberries, curry, salt, pepper, olive oil and lemon juice. Pour boiling water over top and give it a stir, then cover for about 5 minutes.
  • Uncover dish and fluff with a fork. Add green onions, cilantro and pine nuts and mix. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.1, Fat 24.5, SaturatedFat 2.2, Sodium 589.8, Carbohydrate 33.7, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 2.2, Protein 8.2

COUSCOUS WITH DRIED CRANBERRIES, PINE NUTS AND FRESH MINT



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I found this recipe @ http://www.cranberries.org courtesy of Spinner Publications, Cranberry Cooking for All Seasons. I'm posting this here for safe keeping. Prep time is added into the cook time. Serve as a delicious side dish with lamb, poultry, or fish.

Provided by SassiFras

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (12 ounce) package couscous
1 (14 ounce) can chicken or 1 (14 ounce) can vegetable broth
1 pinch salt
3 tablespoons walnut, almond or olive oil
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
3/4 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup pine nuts
1/3 cup fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • Cook the couscous according to the package directions, using broth instead of water. Add a pinch of salt to the broth. While the couscous is cooking, roast the pine nuts in a very low (250° F) oven for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Wash and finely chop the mint leaves. When the couscous has finished cooking, drain any excess liquid. If more liquid is needed to cook the couscous, add water, a little at a time. Pour the couscous into a serving bowl. Add the oil and the lemon juice. Stir well to coat all the grains. Add the cranberries, pine nuts and mint leaves. Stir to combine all the ingredients. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.5, Fat 18.3, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 30.2, Sodium 60.7, Carbohydrate 46.6, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 0.8, Protein 15.8

COUSCOUS WITH PINE NUTS, CORIANDER & RAISINS



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Try this superhealthy accompaniment alongside lamb chops for a tasty meal to serve a crowd

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Buffet, Dinner, Lunch, Side dish, Snack, Supper, Vegetable

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

250g couscous
400ml hot vegetable stock
75g 2 ½ oz pine nuts
50g dried apricots , chopped
bunch coriander leaves
4-5 tbsp raisins
zest and juice 1 lemon
5 tbsp olive oil

Steps:

  • Put the couscous in a medium-sized bowl, pour over the stock, cover with cling film, and leave to stand for 5 mins. Meanwhile, toast the pine nuts in a dry pan for a few mins, until pale golden.
  • Fluff up the couscous with a fork, add all the remaining ingredients and mix well to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Fat 17 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 50 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 18 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 0.28 milligram of sodium

COUSCOUS WITH PINE NUTS AND CURRANTS



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Provided by Amaryll Schwertner

Categories     Herb     Side     Low Fat     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Currant     Dried Fruit     Pine Nut     Cucumber     Chickpea     Healthy     Couscous     Self     San Francisco     California     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/8 cup sesame seeds
1/8 cup pine nuts
1 tbsp butter
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup dry whole-wheat couscous (made from semolina, which is used to make pasta)
1 can (15.5 oz) chickpeas, drained
1 cup peeled, seeded and finely diced cucumber
1/8 cup dried currants plumped in water
1/4 cup fines herbes (or minced mint, cilantro and parsley)
Lemon juice
Red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Spread sesame seeds and pine nuts on a cookie sheet and bake until golden, about 5 minutes. Remove from sheet and set aside. In a large saucepan, boil 1 cup water with butter and salt. Remove from heat and add couscous. Stir, cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Toss couscous with sesame seeds, pine nuts, chickpeas, cucumber, currants, and fines herbes. Season to taste with remaining ingredients and salt and pepper.

MINTED COUSCOUS WITH CURRANTS AND PINE NUTS



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Categories     Fruit     Herb     Nut     Pasta     Side     Quick & Easy     Currant     Dried Fruit     Mint     Pine Nut     Fall     Couscous     Bon Appétit     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 14 1/2-ounce cans low-salt chicken broth
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter
3 cups couscous
1/2 cup dried currants
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup minced fresh mint
2 tablespoons minced fresh dill

Steps:

  • Bring broth and butter to boil in medium saucepan. Remove from heat; stir in couscous. Cover, let stand 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with fork. Transfer to bowl. Add currants, pine nuts, green onions, mint and dill; stir to blend. Season with salt and pepper.

Tips:

- To make the dish more flavorful, use a flavorful broth or stock. Vegetable broth, chicken broth, or lamb broth are all good options. - If you don't have any cranberries, you can use dried cherries or raisins instead. - Toasted pine nuts add a nice nutty flavor to the dish. If you don't have any pine nuts, you can use slivered almonds or chopped walnuts instead. - If you like your food spicy, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder to the dish. - Serve the couscous with a side of yogurt or raita for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

This couscous dish is a flavorful and versatile side dish that can be served with a variety of main courses. It's also a great make-ahead dish, so it's perfect for busy weeknights. With its combination of sweet, savory, and crunchy flavors, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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