Step into the realm of culinary delight with couscous, a versatile North African dish that has captivated taste buds for centuries. With a delectable blend of flavors, couscous, olives, and lemon come together to create a tantalizing treat that will transport you to the heart of the Mediterranean. This flavorful dish is not only easy to prepare but also offers a vibrant mix of textures and colors, making it a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Join us as we embark on a culinary journey to discover the secrets behind this timeless recipe, unlocking the hidden flavors that will leave you craving for more.
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LEMON COUSCOUS
This is light and fresh and accompanies fish (i.e. habanero-lime butter grilled salmon) and chicken well. It is a refreshing change to the rice or potato side dish, and everyone always loves it.
Provided by redveeder
Categories Side Dish
Time 15m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Stir chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, butter, and salt together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Add couscous to the liquid and stir to coat completely. Place a cover on the saucepan, remove from heat, and let couscous soak in hot liquid until the moisture is mostly absorbed, about 5 minutes.
- Fluff couscous with a fork. Stir pimento peppers, pine nuts, and parsley into the couscous.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.6 calories, Carbohydrate 33.2 g, Cholesterol 11.8 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 549.4 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
COUSCOUS WITH OLIVES AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO
A delicate, flavorful dish that will satisfy vegans and carnivores alike! Inspired by my family's deep Coptic Orthodox Christian tradition, this is a great meal alternative during strict fasting times. It contains no animal products or fats, but has enough flavor and visual impact to make you feel like you're not sacrificing a thing! I hope you will enjoy this recipe. Add chicken or prawns to make this vegan dish a carnivorous delight!
Provided by Erin C. David
Categories World Cuisine Recipes African North African Egyptian
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring 1 1/4 cup vegetable broth and water to a boil in a saucepan, stir in couscous, and mix in salt and black pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 8 minutes.
- Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; stir in pine nuts and cook, stirring frequently, until pine nuts smell toasted and are golden brown, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
- Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a saucepan; cook and stir garlic and shallot in the hot oil until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir black olives and sun-dried tomatoes into garlic mixture and cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often. Slowly pour in 1 cup vegetable broth and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until sauce has reduced, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Transfer couscous to a large serving bowl, mix with sauce, and serve topped with parsley and pine nuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 527.7 calories, Carbohydrate 55.5 g, Fat 29.3 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 455.1 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
LEMON & CORIANDER COUSCOUS
Impress your friends with this zesty couscous side salad
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Side dish
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Prepare 250g couscous with boiling water or stock, according to the packet's instructions.
- Add the lemon zest, fresh coriander, raisins and pine nuts. Season well and drizzle with plenty of olive oil. Goes really well with fish or lamb.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 calories, Fat 20 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 43 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, Sodium 0.03 milligram of sodium
COUSCOUS WITH OLIVES AND LEMON
From a saved page of an old Gourmet Magazine. I prefer to use Israeli couscous, the pearl type, however you need to check package directions for additional cooking time. This was a great side dish for "Recipe#60524" Marinated Lamb Chops. I also used kalamata olives and skipped the salt.
Provided by NurseJaney
Categories Greek
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook garlic in oil in 2-3 quart wide heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until golden, 1-2 minutes.
- Add water and salt and bring to boil.
- Stir in remaining ingredients, cover pan and remove from heat.
- Let stand 5 minutes.
- Fluff with fork.
COUSCOUS WITH LEEKS, CORN, AND OLIVES
Categories Olive Vegetable Side Quick & Easy Leek Corn Summer Couscous Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add leeks and corn and sauté until vegetables are soft, about 3 minutes. Add 1 cup water, wine, broth, and thyme; bring mixture to boil. Remove pan from heat and mix in couscous. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Using fork, fluff couscous. Mix in olives and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.
CITRUS-INFUSED ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH MINT
Serve this citrus-infused Israeli Couscous side with our Slow-Cooked Lamb with Prunes and Dried Apricots.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In medium saucepan over medium-low heat, heat olive oil. Add shallot; cook until translucent but not browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Add couscous; stir to coat with oil. Add stock, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until couscous is soft and all liquid has been absorbed, about 15 minutes.
- Remove couscous from heat; stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and mint. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve.
COUSCOUS SALAD WITH OLIVES & RAISINS
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
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 :
TUNA AND OLIVE COUSCOUS
This ridiculously-quick-to-prepare couscous dish tastes equally delicious served warm or cold. It's great for picnics too. Want to vary the recipe? Replace the lemon with orange juice and the tuna and olives with dried apricots, pine nuts and sultanas.
Provided by English_Rose
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the couscous in a large heatproof bowl. Pour over 1 3/4 cups boiling water and 1tbsp olive oil. Stir, then cover and leave for 5 mins until liquid has been absorbed.
- Stir with a fork to separate and add 3tbsp olive oil and the juice and finely grated rind of 1 lemon.
- Drain and flake the can of tuna and stir, adding the pepper and lots of fresh chopped mint or parsley.
- Add the chopped olives and sun-dried tomatoes in oil then season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve warm or cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 510.3, Fat 20.7, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 8.9, Sodium 517.2, Carbohydrate 57, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 3.4, Protein 24.2
LEMON-ROASTED CHICKEN WITH OLIVE COUSCOUS
If you can find preserved lemons, try them instead of the plain lemons for an even more authentic flavor in this North African-inspired recipe. -David Feder, Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h50m
Yield 8 servings (4 cups couscous).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place chicken on a rack in a shallow roasting pan, breast side up., Tuck wings under chicken; tie drumsticks together., With fingers, carefully loosen skin from the chicken breast; place lemon slices and fennel under the skin. Secure skin to underside of breast with toothpicks. Rub skin with oil; sprinkle with pepper and salt., Roast at 350° for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until a thermometer inserted in thigh reads 180°, basting occasionally with pan drippings. Remove chicken from the oven; cover loosely with foil and let stand for 15 minutes before carving., Meanwhile, prepare couscous according to package directions, adding thyme and salt to water before heating. Stir in olives and pine nuts during the last minute of cooking. Serve with chicken.
Nutrition Facts :
COUSCOUS WITH OLIVES AND LEMON
Categories Citrus Olive Side Vegetarian Quick & Easy Vegan Couscous Parsley Gourmet Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook garlic in oil in a 2- to 3-quart wide heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Add water and salt and bring to a boil. Stir in remaining ingredients, then cover pan and remove from heat. Let stand, undisturbed, 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. Fresh vegetables, flavorful olives, and a good-quality olive oil will make all the difference in the final dish.
- Toast the couscous before cooking it. This will give it a nutty flavor and help it to absorb the cooking liquid better.
- Use a flavorful broth to cook the couscous. Vegetable broth, chicken broth, or even seafood broth can be used. Be sure to season the broth to taste before adding the couscous.
- Add the vegetables and olives to the couscous towards the end of the cooking time. This will help to prevent them from becoming overcooked.
- Fluff the couscous with a fork before serving. This will help to separate the grains and make the couscous light and fluffy.
Conclusion:
This couscous dish is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that can be served with a variety of main courses. It is also a great option for a light lunch or dinner. The combination of couscous, vegetables, and olives is flavorful and satisfying, and the lemon-tahini dressing adds a bright and tangy flavor. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, this couscous dish is sure to become a favorite.
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