Best 9 Couscous With Red Peppers Recipes

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When it comes to versatile and easy-to-cook dishes, couscous with red peppers stands out as a delightful option. This North African dish combines the nutty flavor of couscous with the vibrant sweetness of red peppers, creating a colorful and flavorful meal. Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a satisfying vegetarian entrée, couscous with red peppers is sure to tantalize your taste buds. With its simple ingredients and minimal preparation time, this recipe is perfect for both novice and experienced cooks alike. Explore the vibrant flavors of this dish and discover how to make a delicious and satisfying meal in just a few steps.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

RAINBOW BELL PEPPER COUSCOUS



Rainbow Bell Pepper Couscous image

This super-easy side dish can be served warm, but it's also delicious chilled and served as a salad.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 large shallot or 1/2 small red onion, minced
3 medium red, yellow, green or orange bell peppers or a mix, finely diced
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh oregano
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2/3 cup whole wheat couscous
Lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat; add the garlic and shallots and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add 2/3 cup water, the bell peppers, oregano, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste, bring to a boil over high heat and cook until the peppers just begin to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the couscous, immediately cover and remove from the heat. Let stand, covered, until the liquid is absorbed and the couscous is tender, about 7 minutes.
  • Transfer to a platter or large bowl and serve with lemon wedges for squeezing.

COUSCOUS-STUFFED PEPPERS WITH BASIL SAUCE



Couscous-Stuffed Peppers with Basil Sauce image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoons ground cumin
3/4 cup couscous
1 cup canned garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup dried currants
1 packed cup chopped baby spinach leaves
1/2 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 medium red bell peppers
1 medium yellow bell pepper
1 medium orange bell pepper
Hot water, as needed
1 packed cup fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup (about 4 ounces) creme fraiche
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon water
1 garlic clove, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt, plus extra, as needed
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra, as needed

Steps:

  • Put an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Filling: In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth and cumin to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the couscous. Cover the pan until the couscous is tender and all of the liquid has been absorbed, about 5 to 6 minutes. Put the couscous in a large bowl and add the beans, currants, spinach, feta and 1/4 cup olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir until all the ingredients are combined.
  • Slice the tops off the peppers and remove all the ribs and seeds. If necessary, cut a very thin slice from the base to help the peppers stand up. Stuff the peppers with the filling and drizzle the tops with olive oil. Put the peppers in an 8 by 8-inch square baking dish. Fill the baking dish with 3/4-inch hot water and bake until the filling is golden and the peppers are cooked through, about 55 to 60 minutes. Cooks
  • Sauce: In a blender, combine the basil, creme fraiche, olive oil, water, garlic, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Remove the peppers from the oven and arrange on serving plates. Spoon the sauce around the peppers and serve.

COUSCOUS-STUFFED RED BELL PEPPERS



Couscous-Stuffed Red Bell Peppers image

Looking for a quick and easy dinner served in a different way? Then this colorful meal-in-a-pepper is for you! And you don't precook the peppers, so they're very fresh-tasting.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 box (5.7 oz) roasted garlic and olive oil-flavored couscous
1 1/4 cups water
2 large red bell peppers, cut in half lengthwise, seeds and membranes removed
1 cup chopped fresh spinach
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook couscous in water as directed on box omitting oil; cover to keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, in 8-inch square (2-quart) microwavable dish, arrange bell pepper halves; add 2 tablespoons water. Cover with microwavable waxed paper. Microwave on High 3 to 4 minutes or just until crisp-tender.
  • Stir spinach and cheese into couscous. Spoon mixture into pepper halves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 74 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 8 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 260 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g

RED BELL PEPPER COUSCOUS



Red Bell Pepper Couscous image

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



Couscous With Red Peppers image

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

CHICKEN WITH ROASTED PEPPERS AND COUSCOUS



Chicken with Roasted Peppers and Couscous image

Are you looking for a delicious dinner that's ready in 30 minutes? This easy chicken and couscous recipe is where amazing meets flavor. It's hard not to love this dish with its tender, roasted red peppers. Try adding a little color to your roasted pepper couscous with coarsely chopped, fresh parsley. If you're lucky enough for leftovers, our Chicken with Roasted Peppers and Couscous makes for a delightful lunch the following day.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon butter
1 cup diced onions
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 1/2 cups uncooked couscous
1 jar (10 oz) roasted red bell peppers, drained and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf (Italian) parsley leaves
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves

Steps:

  • In 4-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onions and salt; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until onions soften and begin to brown. Stir in garlic; cook 30 seconds. Stir in broth, chicken, couscous and roasted peppers; heat to boiling.
  • Reduce heat to low. Cover; cook 5 to 7 minutes or until couscous is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  • Stir in feta, parsley and thyme.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Carbohydrate 57 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize About 1 1/3 Cups, Sodium 1430 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1 g

COUSCOUS WITH RAISINS AND RED PEPPERS



Couscous With Raisins and Red Peppers image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, quick, weekday, main course, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/3 cup finely chopped onions
1/2 cup sweet red peppers cut into small cubes
1 1/4 cups boiling water
1/3 cup raisins
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon grated orange rind
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 cup quick couscous
1 tablespoon butter

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

ROASTED RED PEPPER COUSCOUS



roasted red pepper couscous image

If you can boil water then you can make this! A great way to liven up plain couscous especially if you love roasted red peppers as much as i do. You may have to go to a specialty grocery to find the nicoise olives (i havent looked for them in a regular grocery- they may have them im not sure) Anyway good luck and happy cooking.

Provided by kleigh83

Categories     Grains

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/3 cups instant couscous
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 medium zucchini, halved and sliced thinly
1 (12 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and minced
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed well
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup basil leaves, torn in half
1/4 cup nicoise olive, pitted

Steps:

  • Place the couscous in a large bowl.
  • Bring 2 cups of lightly salted water to a boil.
  • Pour the water over couscous and cover with plastic wrap.
  • Let sit for 10 min.
  • Uncover and fluff with a fork.
  • Meanwhile heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the onion and zucchini and cook until lightly browned.(about 5 min)
  • Add the zucchini and onion, along with the remaining ingredients to the couscous and mix well.
  • Season with aditional salt and freshly ground pepper if desired.

COUSCOUS SALAD WITH CORN AND RED BELL PEPPER



Couscous Salad with Corn and Red Bell Pepper image

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.

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked or instant couscous.
  • Use vegetable broth instead of water for a more flavorful couscous.
  • Add a variety of vegetables to the couscous, such as chopped onions, carrots, celery, or zucchini.
  • For a spicy couscous, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder.
  • Garnish the couscous with fresh herbs, such as parsley, cilantro, or mint.
  • Serve the couscous as a side dish or main course.

Conclusion:

Couscous with red peppers is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or even breakfast. It is a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking, with the addition of different vegetables, spices, and herbs. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a flavorful side dish, couscous with red peppers is a great option.

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