Best 8 Ham Spinach Couscous Recipes

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Have you ever craved a delightful and satisfying meal that combines the savory flavors of ham, the freshness of spinach, and the fluffy texture of couscous? If so, then "Ham and Spinach Couscous" is the perfect dish for you. This delectable dish is not only packed with flavor but also incredibly easy to prepare, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or quick and healthy lunches. With just a handful of simple ingredients and a few easy steps, you can create a culinary masterpiece that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied and nourished. In this article, we will take you on a culinary journey as we explore the best recipes for cooking "Ham and Spinach Couscous."

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

HAM & SPINACH COUSCOUS



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A simple way to dress up couscous, this colorful, foolproof dish makes a lovely one-pot meal when time's tight. -Lisa Shannon, Cullman, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups water
1 cup chopped fully cooked ham
1 cup chopped fresh spinach
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1 cup uncooked couscous
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the water, ham, spinach and garlic salt. Bring to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5-10 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 727mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPINACH AND HAM QUICHE



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Easy breakfast quiche. It is light, but filling and healthy too.

Provided by Elizabeth Savino

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs     Quiche

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 ½ cups milk
1 cup diced cooked ham
3 eggs, beaten
¾ cup baking mix (such as Bisquick ®)
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 10-inch pie plate.
  • Press spinach in an even, compact layer into the bottom of the prepared pie plate.
  • Beat milk, ham, eggs, baking mix, onion, Cheddar cheese, and Monterey Jack cheese together in a bowl; pour over the spinach layer.
  • Bake in preheated oven until quiche is set in the middle, 35 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.9 calories, Carbohydrate 15.7 g, Cholesterol 128.7 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 16.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 682.4 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

HAM STIR FRY WITH COUSCOUS



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The traditional Easter meat with a traditional Middle East pasta, stir fried with veggies and then simmered with a chicken broth mixture. Ham stir fry? Yes, indeed! Ham leftovers never had it so good. Everyone who has tried this has loved this savory stir fry.

Provided by STEPHNDON

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stir-Fry     Pork

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ½ cups water
1 cup couscous
2 cups chicken broth
¼ cup cornstarch
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons brown sugar
⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (16 ounce) package mixed broccoli and cauliflower florets
1 carrot, sliced
¼ pound cooked ham, cut into strips
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
½ cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • To Make Couscous: In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in couscous, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, until fluffy. Cover and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine broth, cornstarch, soy sauce, brown sugar and ginger. Mix together and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet or wok. Add garlic, broccoli, cauliflower and carrot; stir-fry for 7 to 8 minutes or until crisp-tender (add water as needed if pan gets too dry).
  • Stir broth mixture and pour over vegetable mixture in skillet, then stir in ham and water chestnuts. Cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in almonds. Serve stir fry over hot couscous.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Carbohydrate 46.6 g, Cholesterol 11.2 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 12.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 994.3 mg, Sugar 9.6 g

SPINACH, HAM, AND RICE CASSEROLE



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Our Simple White Rice is the base for this comforting casserole.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 cups Simple White Rice
2/3 cup whole milk
2 large eggs
1 cup grated Gruyere cheese
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 pound ham, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, combine spinach, rice, milk, eggs, 3/4 cup cheese, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion and garlic and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft and beginning to brown, about 10 minutes. Add wine and cook until evaporated, about 3 minutes. Add ham and cook until warmed through, about 2 minutes.
  • Add ham mixture to spinach mixture and stir to combine. Transfer to four 10-ounce ramekins or an 8-ounce square baking dish; top with 1/4 cup cheese. Bake until warmed through and golden brown on top, 20 to 30 minutes.

LEMONY COUSCOUS WITH SPINACH



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Spinach provides a simple addition to a no-fuss couscous side dish that's ready in 30 minutes. Perfect if you love Middle Eastern cuisine.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 small green bell pepper, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
1 small onion, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
1/3 cup finely chopped celery
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup uncooked whole wheat couscous
3 cups lightly packed fresh baby spinach leaves
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In 3-quart saucepan, cook bell pepper, onion, celery, oil and lemon juice over medium heat about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  • Stir in broth. Heat to boiling. Stir in couscous, spinach, lemon peel and pepper. Remove from heat. Cover; let stand 5 minutes. Uncover; fluff with fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 190 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g

HAM & SPINACH CASSEROLE



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This is down-home cooking at its best! Ham and veggies join forces with a creamy sauce and pretty topping to create a hearty meal-in-one. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 package (16 ounces) frozen sliced carrots, thawed
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of potato soup, undiluted
1 package (10 ounces) frozen creamed spinach, thawed
1/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 tube (4 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls

Steps:

  • In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook ham over medium heat until lightly browned. Stir in the carrots, soup, spinach, water, pepper and salt; heat through. Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking dish., Unroll crescent dough; separate into 2 rectangles. Seal perforations. Cut each rectangle lengthwise into 4 strips; make a lattice crust. Bake at 375° until filling is bubbly and crust is golden brown, 18-22 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 2334mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

LEMON SPINACH COUSCOUS



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Make and share this Lemon Spinach Couscous recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kat2355

Categories     Grains

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 cups water or 1 1/4 cups broth
1 cup couscous
1 teaspoon butter or 1 teaspoon margarine (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
1 teaspoon olive oil or 1 teaspoon roasted garlic oil
2 cups spinach, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon pine nuts (optional)
orange rind (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil.
  • Add couscous, butter and salt.
  • Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.
  • In a shallow pan, heat oil.
  • Add spinach, lemon juice, pine nuts, and orange peel.
  • Cook until spinach wilts slightly and changes color (about 1 minute).
  • Remove from heat.
  • Mix spinach mixture with couscous.
  • Add freshly ground black pepper to taste.

SPINACH AND ONION COUSCOUS



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Make and share this Spinach and Onion Couscous recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Spinach

Time 35m

Yield 7 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
1 (10 ounce) package couscous
3/4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons lemon juice
salt (to taste)
fresh ground pepper (to taste)
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil until tender.
  • Add the broth and spinach; cook and stir frequently until the spinach thaws.
  • Bring mixture to a boil and stir occasionally.
  • Add in couscous; stir to combine.
  • Cover, remove pan from heat, and let stand 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
  • Add remaining ingredients; stir to combine.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.8, Fat 13.4, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 9.4, Sodium 392.1, Carbohydrate 36.9, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 1.6, Protein 13

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh spinach, ham, and vegetables will give your couscous dish the best flavor.
  • Cook the couscous properly: Follow the package directions for cooking the couscous. Be sure to fluff the couscous with a fork after it has been cooked.
  • Don't overcook the spinach: Spinach cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Otherwise, it will become mushy.
  • Add your favorite vegetables: In addition to spinach, you can add other vegetables to your couscous dish, such as diced tomatoes, bell peppers, or zucchini.
  • Season to taste: Be sure to season your couscous dish with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste.

Conclusion:

Ham and spinach couscous is a quick and easy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a simple and delicious meal, give ham and spinach couscous a try.

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