Best 8 Couscous With Garbanzo Beans And Golden Raisins Recipes

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Are you looking for a flavorful and nutritious dish that is easy to prepare? Look no further than couscous with garbanzo beans and golden raisins. This delightful dish is a perfect blend of flavors and textures, making it a favorite among both vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. With its combination of protein-packed garbanzo beans, sweet golden raisins, and fluffy couscous, this recipe is a surefire hit that will satisfy your taste buds and leave you feeling full and satisfied. So, grab your ingredients and let's embark on a culinary journey to create this delicious and wholesome meal!

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

COUSCOUS WITH GOLDEN RAISINS



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Israeli couscous has larger granules and a chewier texture than the regular variety; look for it at health-food stores, Middle Eastern shops, and many supermarkets. Serve with Shrimp in Saffron Broth from "Martha Stewart's Dinner at Home."

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 cups Israeli couscous
1 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup golden raisins
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a 4-quart pot over medium-high. Add couscous; stir to coat with oil and cook, stirring, until lightly toasted, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add the water and raisins; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until couscous is tender and has absorbed the liquid, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Fluff with a fork and stir in butter before serving.

COUSCOUS WITH GARBANZO BEANS AND GOLDEN RAISINS



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Searched ALL 497 recipes, but did not find THIS one !! It came from a very old Bon Appetit, and the addition of cinnamon, lemon peel, and golden raisins give a Mediteranean flair. It is quick, easy, and makes a different side, if you are tired of potatoes and/or rice.

Provided by NurseJaney

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 31m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups water
1 lemon
2 tablespoons garlic oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup couscous
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup golden raisin
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Finely grate peel from lemon to equal 1 1/2 tsp, set aside.
  • Squeeze 2 TBsp juice from lemon.
  • Combine 2 cups water. lemon juice, garlic oil, and ground cinnamon in medium saucepan.
  • Bring to boil, simmer 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in couscous.
  • Cover and let stand about 5 minutes, until water almost absorbed.
  • Mix in garbanzo beans, golden raisins, and reserved lemon peel.
  • Cover and let stand 5 minutes longer.
  • Fluff couscous with fork.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer to bowl and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.9, Fat 1.6, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 328.3, Carbohydrate 73.6, Fiber 8.2, Sugar 11.1, Protein 11.6

COUSCOUS WITH GARBANZO BEANS AND GOLDEN RAISINS



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Categories     Pasta     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Raisin     Chickpea     Healthy     Couscous     Bon Appétit     Vegan     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lemon
2 tablespoons garlic oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup couscous
1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed, drained
1/2 cup golden raisins

Steps:

  • Finely grate enough peel from lemon to measure 1 1/2 teaspoons; set lemon peel aside. Squeeze enough juice from lemon to measure 2 tablespoons. Combine 2 cups water, lemon juice, garlic oil and ground cinnamon in medium saucepan. Bring to boil. Simmer 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in 1 cup couscous. Cover and let stand until water is almost absorbed, about 5 minutes. Mix in garbanzo beans, golden raisins and reserved lemon peel. Cover and let stand 5 minutes longer. Fluff couscous with fork. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer couscous to bowl and serve.

COUSCOUS WITH CARROTS AND RAISINS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 cups, 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced (about 1/4-inch thick) (1 1/4 cups)
1 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
2 1/2 cups water
2/3 cup golden raisins
1 1/2 cups couscous

Steps:

  • Put the carrots olive oil, butter, salt, cinnamon, ginger, in a saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 8 minutes. Add the water and raisins to the carrots and bring to a boil. Stir in the couscous, pull the saucepan off the heat, cover, and set aside until the liquid is absorbed and the couscous is plump and tender, about 10 minutes.
  • When ready to serve, fluff the couscous with a fork.

COUSCOUS SALAD WITH OLIVES & RAISINS



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There's plenty to like in this recipe, and you'll want to pair it with your next special meal.-Mya Zeronia, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups vegetable stock
1 package (10 ounces) couscous
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
3/4 cup sliced Greek olives
2/3 cup raisins
4 teaspoons finely chopped fresh mint

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring stock to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5-10 minutes or until stock is absorbed. Fluff with a fork. Cool completely., In a small bowl, whisk oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper until blended; stir into couscous. Stir in remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts :

COUSCOUS WITH RAISINS



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     easy, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup raisins
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 cups boiling water
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup quick-cooking couscous
Salt to taste

Steps:

  • Put the raisins in a small bowl and cover with lukewarm water. Soak for about 20 minutes. Drain.
  • Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat and add the onion. Cook and stir until wilted but not brown. Add the boiling water, raisins, lemon juice and cumin. Bring to a boil, remove from the heat and add the couscous. Add salt. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Uncover and fluff the couscous with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 250, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 398 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

VEGAN MOROCCAN COUSCOUS WITH RAISINS AND VEGETABLES



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A hearty vegetable stew with couscous for a crowd that is naturally vegan. Couscous is the staple food of much of North Africa, where it is often served topped with tender, colorful vegetables, drenched in delicious gravy and spiced with a traditional hot chile sauce called harissa.

Provided by Norma MacMillan

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     African

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 30

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 large onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped, divided
4 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon chile powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon ground ginger
6 cups vegetable stock
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
½ pound pumpkin, cut into chunks
1 small sweet potato, cut into chunks
2 stalks celery, sliced
1 carrot, cut into chunks
1 turnip, cut into chunks
3 ½ ounces fresh green beans, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 zucchini, cut into chunks
1 (14 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
10 ½ ounces couscous
1 cup raisins
1 cup boiling water
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons hot chile sauce
1 tablespoon orange flower water, or more to taste
1 pinch ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add onions and 1/2 of the garlic and cook until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in cumin, chile powder, cinnamon, turmeric, cloves, coriander, and ginger and cook for a few seconds. Add vegetable stock, tomatoes with their juice, pumpkin, sweet potato, celery, carrot, turnip, and green beans. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until vegetables are just tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Stir in remaining garlic, zucchini, and garbanzo beans. Cook until vegetables are very tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine couscous and raisins in a large bowl and cover with boiling water. Mix well to moisten the couscous. Set aside to soak for 5 minutes.
  • Ladle 2 cups of cooking liquid from the vegetable stew over the couscous mixture. Cover and set aside to soak for 10 minutes. Cover stew to keep warm.
  • Ladle 1 1/4 cups hot cooking liquid from the vegetables into a bowl. Stir in cilantro, lemon juice, and cumin. Add chile sauce.
  • Reheat stew if necessary. Fluff up couscous with a fork and mound on a platter or large bowl. Sprinkle with orange flower water and cinnamon. Ladle some of the vegetable stew over the couscous and serve the rest separately. Serve with the chile sauce mixture on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.8 calories, Carbohydrate 75 g, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 8.8 g, Protein 10.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 590.7 mg, Sugar 19.7 g

COUSCOUS WITH GOLDEN RAISINS, PINE NUTS, AND GREEN ONIONS



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Categories     Onion     Side     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Raisin     Pine Nut     Summer     Couscous     Boil     Bon Appétit     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 3/4 cups low-salt chicken broth
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 1/2 cups plain couscous (about 15 ounces)
1 1/2 cups golden raisins
1 1/2 cups pine nuts, toasted
7 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted

Steps:

  • Bring broth and salt to boil in heavy large pot; turn off heat. Immediately mix in couscous and raisins. Cover and let stand until couscous is tender and broth is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Fluff couscous with fork. Mix in nuts, green onions, and butter. Season to taste with pepper. Transfer to bowl. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality couscous. Look for couscous made with whole wheat or semolina flour, as these varieties are more flavorful and nutritious than white couscous.
  • Soak the couscous before cooking. This will help to rehydrate the couscous and make it light and fluffy.
  • Use a flavorful broth or stock. This will add depth of flavor to the couscous.
  • Add plenty of vegetables. Vegetables add color, texture, and nutrients to the dish.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices and herbs. A variety of spices and herbs can be used to flavor couscous, so feel free to experiment until you find a combination that you like.
  • Serve couscous as a main course or a side dish. Couscous is a versatile dish that can be served as a main course or a side dish. It is also a great addition to salads and soups.

Conclusion:

Couscous is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy meal or a more elaborate dish, couscous is a great option. With its nutty flavor and fluffy texture, couscous is a perfect base for a variety of dishes. So next time you are looking for something new to try, give couscous a try. You won't be disappointed.

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