Best 8 Couscous With Spiced Almonds Recipes

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Are you looking for a delightful and easy-to-make dish that will tantalize your taste buds? Look no further than this delectable recipe for couscous with spiced almonds. This dish is a perfect blend of flavors and textures, combining the nutty richness of couscous with the aromatic warmth of spiced almonds. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can create a culinary masterpiece that will impress your family and friends. Let's dive into the wonderful world of flavors and embark on a journey to create a memorable meal that will satisfy even the most discerning palates.

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CAULIFLOWER "COUSCOUS" WITH DRIED FRUIT AND ALMONDS



Cauliflower

We swap in richly spiced cauliflower "rice" for semolina in this nutritious and gluten-free take on couscous. Serve it as a side for grilled vegetables or meats or hearty stews like Easy Lamb Tagine with Pomegranate.

Provided by Rhoda Boone

Categories     New Year's Eve     Couscous     Cauliflower     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Almond     Vegetarian     Vegan     Dried Fruit     Raisin     Currant     Spice     Paprika     Healthy

Yield Serves 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup sliced almonds
1 medium head cauliflower (about 2 pounds), coarsely chopped
1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
3/4 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup dried currants or raisins
1/4 cup sliced dried apricots

Steps:

  • Toast almonds in a large dry skillet over medium heat, tossing occasionally, until lightly browned, 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl. Wipe out skillet.
  • Meanwhile, working in batches if needed, pulse cauliflower in a food processor fitted with blade, or grate using the largest holes of a box grater until rice-like in texture (you should have about 4 cups).
  • Whisk broth and honey together in a small bowl.
  • Heat oil in same skillet over medium-high. Add cumin, turmeric, paprika, and cinnamon and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Immediately add cauliflower and stir to coat. Season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until cauliflower is softened, 3-5 minutes. Add broth mixture, currants, and apricots; stir to combine. Cover and continue to cook until just tender, 3-5 minutes more.
  • Transfer cauliflower mixture to a serving platter and stir in half of almonds. Top with remaining almonds before serving.

SPICED COUSCOUS WITH RAISINS AND ALMONDS



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Make and share this Spiced Couscous With Raisins and Almonds recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef PotPie

Categories     Moroccan

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups hot water
3/4 cup raisins
4 tablespoons butter, divided
3 tablespoons dry white wine
1/2 teaspoon saffron thread
1 cup couscous
1 medium onions or 1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
3/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Combine 2 cups hot water and raisins in small bowl. Soak raisins until softened, about 15 minutes. Drain water into large saucepan; reserve raisins. Add 2 tablespoons butter, wine, and saffron to pan; bring to boil. Stir in couscous. Cover, remove from heat, and let stand until liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in medium skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion; cover and cook until translucent and tender, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Mix onion, reserved raisins, almonds, and cinnamon into couscous. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

SPICED COUSCOUS WITH RAISINS AND ALMONDS



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Provided by Kelsey Bunker

Categories     Pasta     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Raisin     Almond     Couscous     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups hot water
3/4 cup raisins
4 tablespoons ( 1/2 stick) butter, divided
3 tablespoons dry white wine
1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
1 cup couscous
1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
3/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Combine 2 cups hot water and raisins in small bowl. Soak raisins until softened, about 15 minutes. Drain water into large saucepan; reserve raisins. Add 2 tablespoons butter, wine, and saffron to pan; bring to boil. Stir in couscous. Cover, remove from heat, and let stand until liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in medium skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion; cover and cook until translucent and tender, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Mix onion, reserved raisins, almonds, and cinnamon into couscous. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

SWEET ALMOND MILK COUSCOUS



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Provided by Food Network

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 cups almond milk
1/3 cup sugar
Pinch of salt
1 cup regular or whole wheat couscous
2 teaspoons grated or minced lemon or orange zest
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 to 1 teaspoon rosewater, optional
1 cup sliced or chopped almonds
1/4 cup shelled pistachios, optional
1 cup chopped dried apricots

Steps:

  • Bring almond milk, sugar and salt to boil in a pot; add couscous, zest, and cardamom; cover and cook for 1 minute, then turn off heat and let sit for 5 minutes.
  • Fluff couscous with a fork and sprinkle on the rosewater, if using. Add nuts and apricots, and gently combine. Serve warm or at room temperature.
  • Sweet Couscous with Citrus Salad: Make the couscous with mixed citrus zest - a little lemon, orange, lime or grapefruit - and omit nuts, cardamom and rosewater. Let it cool to room temperature and serve topped with a cup of orange, tangerine or grapefruit segments (or a combination) tossed with 3 tablespoons chopped mint leaves.

COUSCOUS WITH SPICED RED SAUCE, CHICKPEAS, AND ALMONDS



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This simple and satisfying dish makes use of pantry staples: canned chickpeas, slivered almonds, and golden raisins.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup couscous
3/4 cup Versatile Tomato Sauce
Pinch of ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
3 tablespoons golden raisins
1 tablespoon almond slivers
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Place couscous in a small bowl. Cover with 1 cup boiling water. Cover bowl with plastic wrap; let couscous sit 10 minutes to soften. Fluff with a fork, and set aside.
  • Heat sauce, cinnamon, and cumin in a saucepan over medium heat. Add chickpeas, raisins, and almonds, and heat until hot. Season with salt and pepper. Serve couscous topped with sauce, and garnish with parsley, if using.

SPICED HERB & ALMOND COUSCOUS



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This full-flavoured recipe is perfect in summer, it tastes as good hot it does cold

Provided by Jane Hornby

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

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

red onion , halved and sliced
425ml hot chicken stock (from a cube is fine)
pinch saffron strands, optional
1 fat red chilli , sliced
500g couscous
2 x 20 packs coriander , leaves only
50g toasted whole almond
handful dates , roughly chopped (we used medjool dates)
juice ½ lemon

Steps:

  • Heat some oil in a roasting tray and then add the onions and fry for about 5 mins until just softened. While you're frying, add the saffron strands to the stock if using, so the flavour and colour infuses. (If you are making the Fragrant chicken too (see 'Goes well with') use the same pan to add flavour to this dish and leave the juices in there, but you can tip out some of the chicken fat if you like).
  • Tip the chilli into the tray, fry for 1 min more, then take off the heat. Add the couscous and stock, then cover with cling film for 10 mins. Once the couscous has absorbed all the stock, quickly chop the coriander (if you chop it too soon it will start to wilt), then fork it through the couscous with the almonds, dates and lemon juice and serve straight away. To serve cold, leave to cool, then add the chopped coriander just before eating.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Fat 6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 53 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 10 grams protein, Sodium 0.37 milligram of sodium

COUSCOUS WITH ALMONDS



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Make and share this Couscous with Almonds recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Cathleen Colbert

Categories     Fruit

Time 2h20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups couscous, uncooked
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1 cup carrot, diced
1 large bell pepper, diced
1 cup green beans, cut into 1 ",pieces
1/3 cup red onion, sliced
1/3 cup raisins
2 tablespoons almonds, toasted and chopped
1/4 cup canola oil
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh dill

Steps:

  • Put couscous in a large bowl and cover with boiling water.
  • Cover and allow to sit for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring once or twice to fluff.
  • Steam carrots, pepper and green beans until tender crisp.
  • Add vegetables to couscous.
  • Gently stir in onions, raisins and almonds, In a separate bowl, whisk oil, orange and lemon juice, cinnamon, parsley and dill.
  • Pour dressing over couscous mixture, cover bowl and chill for 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.6, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 16.9, Carbohydrate 24.4, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 4.5, Protein 3.8

COUSCOUS WITH PRUNES AND TOASTED ALMONDS



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Spiced prunes add a sweet twist to classic couscous in this recipe from "Mourad: New Moroccan," by Mourad Lahlou. Also try: Brown-Butter Couscous, Couscous with Meyer Lemon and Parsley

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup whole blanched whole almonds
Classic Steamed Couscous
3/4 cup Spiced Prunes, pitted and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
5 tablespoons Clarified Butter for Couscous with Prunes and Toasted Almonds
6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
6 tablespoons chopped chives
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Coarse salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place almonds on a baking sheet and toast for 10 minutes until golden brown (break open to check). Let cool.
  • Combine almonds with couscous, prunes, clarified butter, lemon juice, chives, and cinnamon; season with salt.

Tips:

  • Use good-quality couscous. Look for couscous that is made from durum wheat and has a slightly nutty flavor.
  • Toast the almonds before adding them to the couscous. This will help to bring out their flavor and make them more crunchy.
  • Use a variety of spices. The spices that you use will depend on your personal preference, but some good options include cumin, coriander, paprika, and turmeric.
  • Add some dried fruit or nuts to the couscous. This will add sweetness and crunch to the dish.
  • Serve the couscous with a dollop of yogurt or sour cream. This will help to balance out the flavors of the dish.

Conclusion:

Couscous with spiced almonds is a quick and easy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a healthy and versatile dish that can be customized to your liking. Whether you are looking for a vegetarian main course or a side dish to serve with grilled meat or fish, couscous with spiced almonds is a great option.

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