Are you looking for a quick, flavorful and nutritious meal? If so, then couscous with raisins and roasted red peppers is an ideal choice. The combination of nutty couscous, sweet raisins, and tangy red peppers not only pleases the palate but also provides various nutrients. As you prepare this flavorful recipe, couscous will absorb the savory flavors of the raisins and red peppers, creating a delightful harmony of sweet and savory notes. The finishing touch is a sprinkle of aromatic herbs, which elevates the dish to a whole new level of deliciousness. In this article, we'll guide you through all the steps needed to create a perfect couscous dish that will leave your taste buds wanting more.
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COUSCOUS WITH RAISINS
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories easy, side dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
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
COUSCOUS WITH RAISINS AND RED PEPPERS
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, easy, lunch, quick, weekday, main course, side dish
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a saucepan with a tight lid, heat the olive oil. Add the onions and red peppers, and cook and stir until wilted. Do not brown. Add the water, raisins, cinnamon, cumin, orange rind, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Remove from the heat, add the couscous and stir well. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Uncover, add the butter and fluff well with a fork. Serve with the tuna.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 267, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 394 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams
COUSCOUS WITH CARROTS AND RAISINS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 25m
Yield 6 cups, 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
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.
ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH RAISINS
Steps:
- Cook 2 cups Israeli couscous as the label directs; drain. Saute 1 diced onion in olive oil with a pinch of cinnamon until golden, 5 minutes. Add 1 cup golden raisins and 2 tablespoons water and cook 2 minutes; toss with the couscous and a handful each of sliced almonds and chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
QUICK COUSCOUS WITH RAISINS AND CARROTS
I make this when I need a quick side dish for chicken or pork. If you make couscous (a Middle Eastern pasta) a pantry staple, you usually have all the ingredients on hand! Add other veggies (zucchini, corn, peas, etc.) to make it your own.
Provided by Melissa Hamilton
Categories Side Dish
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, and cook and stir the carrots and onion until the carrots begin to soften and the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth and water, and bring the mixture to a boil. Stir in the couscous, mixing well to avoid lumps, cover, and remove from the heat. Let the couscous stand covered until the water is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the raisins, and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.2 calories, Carbohydrate 41.9 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 76 mg, Sugar 5.3 g
RED BELL PEPPER COUSCOUS
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
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 GOLDEN RAISINS, PINE NUTS, AND GREEN ONIONS
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
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.
COUSCOUS SALAD WITH PEPPERS, OLIVES, AND PINE NUTS
Categories Fruit Nut Olive Pepper Side Vegetarian Low Cal Pine Nut Summer Gourmet Vegan Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 6 to 8 as a side dish
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a small saucepan bring water to a boil with currants or raisins, salt, and 1 tablespoon oil. Stir in couscous and let stand, covered, off heat 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork and transfer to bowl.
- In a small skillet cook garlic in 2 tablespoons oil over moderate heat, stirring, until pale golden. Add onion and cook, stirring, until softened. Stir onion mixture into couscous with vinegar, bell peppers, olives, capers, pine nuts, parsley, remaining 1 tablespoon oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Salad may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring salad to room temperature before serving.
- To roast peppers:
- Using a long-handled fork, char peppers over an open flame, turning, until skins are blackened, 2 to 3 minutes. (Or broil peppers on rack of a broiler pan under a preheated broiler about 2 inches from heat, turning every 5 minutes, until skins are blistered and charred, 15 to 25 minutes.) Transfer peppers to a bowl and let stand, covered, until cool enough to handle. Keeping peppers whole, peel them, starting at blossom end. Cut off tops and discard seeds and ribs.
MOROCCAN COUSCOUS WITH RAISINS
Make and share this Moroccan Couscous With Raisins recipe from Food.com.
Provided by little_wing
Categories Moroccan
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a 3-quart saucepan, combine 1 1/4 cups water with cinnamon, turmeric, cumin, salt, raisins and butter; bring to a boil.
- Stir in couscous; remove from heat.
- Add pine nuts, then cover.
- Let stand 5 minutes.
- Using a fork, fluff couscous and place in a serving bowl.
COUSCOUS WITH PINE NUTS, CORIANDER & RAISINS
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
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
Tips:
- For the best results, use high-quality couscous. Look for couscous that is made from 100% whole wheat and has a slightly nutty flavor.
- Be sure to rinse the couscous before cooking. This will remove any excess starch and help to prevent the couscous from clumping.
- When cooking the couscous, use a ratio of 1 cup of couscous to 1 1/2 cups of liquid. This will result in a light and fluffy couscous.
- Add the raisins and red peppers to the couscous after it has been cooked. This will help to prevent the raisins from becoming overcooked and the red peppers from losing their crunch.
- Season the couscous with salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs and spices. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice or a dollop of yogurt for extra flavor.
Conclusion:
This couscous with raisins and red peppers is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a side dish or a main course. It is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal, or it can be served at a special occasion dinner. With its colorful appearance and delicious flavor, this couscous is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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