Best 9 Israeli Couscous With Black Bean And Tomato Recipes

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Are you looking for a delectable and nutritious dish to tantalize your taste buds? Look no further than the culinary masterpiece that is Israeli couscous with black beans and tomato. This vibrant dish combines the earthy flavors of Israeli couscous, the protein-packed goodness of black beans, and the juicy sweetness of tomatoes, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more. With its vibrant colors and tantalizing aroma, this dish is sure to be a hit at any gathering, whether it's a casual lunch with friends or a special dinner party. So, let's embark on a culinary journey as we explore the art of crafting this delightful dish, offering you a step-by-step guide and helpful tips to ensure your Israeli couscous with black bean and tomato turns out perfect every time.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

ISRAELI COUSCOUS, BEAN AND TOMATO SALAD



Israeli Couscous, Bean and Tomato Salad image

Finely chopped tomatoes seasoned with garlic, balsamic vinegar and basil serve as both dressing and vegetable in this main dish salad. I've been making tomato concassée all summer and using it as a sauce for pasta and fish. I decided to use it as a stand-in for salad dressing in this hearty salad, a simple combination of cooked Israeli couscous and beans. I used canned pinto beans, and they were just fine. Chickpeas would also work. Use lots of basil in the mix. The red onion contributes some crunch. You can add a little celery if you want more texture. Make sure to use sweet, ripe, juicy tomatoes. I love the finishing touch of the feta, but it is optional.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     salads and dressings, main course

Time 20m

Yield Serves 4 generously

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 pound ripe, sweet tomatoes, finely chopped (about 1 1/3 cups chopped)
1 plump garlic clove, puréepureed with a little salt or put through a press
Salt to taste
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar (more to taste)
3 tablespoons extra- virgin olive oil
2 cups cooked pinto beans (or other beans of your choice) (if using canned beans, drain and rinse)
2 cups cooked Israeli couscous
1/2 to 2/3 cup chopped red onion
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
3 tablespoons chopped chives
Freshly ground pepper
Romaine lettuce leaves for serving
Feta cheese for topping (about 1/2 cup, optional)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine finely chopped tomatoes, garlic, salt, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil. Add beans and Israeli couscous and toss together. Let sit for 10 to 15 minutes (or longer).
  • Meanwhile, place chopped onion in a small bowl and cover with cold water. Soak 5 minutes, drain and rinse. Drain on paper towels and add to couscous and bean mixture. Add basil, chives, and pepper, and toss together.
  • Line plates or a platter with lettuce leaves. Top with salad. Sprinkle feta over the top and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 753, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 129 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 21 grams, Protein 32 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1135 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH TOMATOES



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Israeli couscous with tomatoes is an amazing side dish full of flavor. Toasted pearl couscous is tossed with a burst tomato sauce and finished with a squeeze of lime for a delightful tang. Yum!

Provided by Platings and Pairings

Categories     Pasta

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups Israeli couscous
3 Tablespoons olive oil (divided)
3 ½ cups chicken broth (divided)
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 pound cherry tomatoes (halved)
½ teaspoon fish sauce (optional(or 1 anchovy))
½ lime (juiced)

Steps:

  • Heat 2 Tablespoons olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add couscous and toast until fragrant, 5-6 minutes. Add 2 ½ cups chicken stock and a pinch of salt. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • To a large skillet, add 1 Tablespoon olive oil and tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until they become saucy, 5-6 minutes.
  • Add remaining chicken broth (1 cup) and fish sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook until the sauce is slightly thickened but still brothy, 3-5 minutes.
  • Off heat, stir in cooked couscous and lime juice and season with salt and pepper. Let sit a few minutes to allow broth to absorb. Season with additional salt and pepper and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448 kcal, Carbohydrate 73 g, Protein 13 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 833 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ISRAELI MOROCCAN COUSCOUS



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The vegetables can be cubed, but will take longer to cook.

Provided by Cigall Daboosh Goldman

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegan     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, diced
3 cups vegetable broth
2 carrots, peeled and julienned
2 turnips, peeled and julienned
1 sweet potato, julienned
1 zucchini, julienned
1 red bell pepper, julienned
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
1 pinch saffron
1 pinch curry powder
2 cups uncooked couscous

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat; saute onion until golden. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Stir in carrots, turnips and sweet potato. Reduce heat to medium and simmer 15 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low and add zucchini and red bell pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Stir in garbanzo beans, tomato sauce, cinnamon, turmeric, saffron and curry powder. Simmer until heated through.
  • Meanwhile, bring 2 1/2 cups water to a boil. Stir in couscous, cover and remove from heat. Let stand 5 to 7 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve with vegetables on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.2 calories, Carbohydrate 55.2 g, Fat 2.8 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 634.3 mg, Sugar 7.5 g

ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH GREEN BEANS, FETA, AND PISTACHIOS



Israeli Couscous with Green Beans, Feta, and Pistachios image

This vegetarian salad is satisfying enough for dinner, thanks to Israeli couscous and crumbled feta.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 1/2 cups Israeli (pearl) couscous
1/2 pound green beans (stem ends removed), halved crosswise
1 English cucumber, quartered lengthwise, seeded, and sliced
1 cup crumbled feta (4 ounces)
1/2 cup pistachios, toasted
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • In a medium pot of boiling salted water, cook couscous for 4 minutes. Add green beans, and cook until couscous is al dente and beans are crisptender, about 2 minutes more. Drain, and run under cold water until cool.
  • Transfer green beans and couscous to a large bowl. Add cucumber, feta, pistachios, raisins, vinegar, and oil. Season with salt and pepper; toss to combine.

ISRAELI COUSCOUS, EGGPLANT AND TOMATO GRATIN



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This is an eggplant Parmesan of sorts on top of a bed of Israeli couscous. If you've made fresh tomato sauce over the summer or you're still getting wonderful tomatoes at the farmers' market, use fresh tomato sauce; otherwise, use canned tomatoes for your marinara sauce. You can substitute cooked grains for the Israeli couscous; if you don't tolerate gluten, try the recipe using cooked brown rice instead. I like to use Japanese or baby Italian eggplants for this.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 pounds eggplant (2 medium globe eggplants or 4 to 6 smaller or Japanese eggplants), sliced into rounds, about 1/3 inch thick
Salt to taste
3 tablespoons extra- virgin olive oil (plus additional for oiling the foil and baking dish)
2 cups cooked Israeli couscous (see below). You can also use regular couscous or any other cooked grain.
2 cups fresh tomato sauce or marinara sauce made from canned tomatoes
2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated (1/2 cup, tightly packed)
Torn or slivered basil leaves for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil and coat foil generously with olive oil. Toss eggplant slices with salt to taste and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Line baking sheet with the slices in a single layer (you may need 2 baking sheets, or do this in batches). Place in oven and roast for 15 minutes. Eggplant will look dry on surface but should be soft when pierced with a knife. Remove from oven and, wearing oven mitts, carefully fold the foil up in half over the eggplant and crimp edges to create a sealed packet. Allow eggplant to steam inside the packet for another 15 minutes (you can cook couscous during this time). Turn oven down to 375 degrees.
  • Oil a 2-quart gratin or baking dish with olive oil. Place cooked Israeli couscous in a bowl and stir in 1/2 cup of the tomato sauce. Spoon into baking dish in an even layer.
  • Remove eggplant slices from foil packet (they should be thoroughly tender), and layer on top of couscous, overlapping slices slightly. Cover with remaining tomato sauce and sprinkle on Parmesan cheese. Drizzle on remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Place in oven and bake 30 minutes, until browned and bubbling. Allow to sit for at least 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with torn or slivered basil leaves just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 361, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 56 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 625 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams

COUSCOUS WITH OLIVES AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO



Couscous with Olives and Sun-Dried Tomato image

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

1 ¼ cups vegetable broth
1 ¼ cups water
2 cups pearl (Israeli) couscous
1 pinch salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
½ cup pine nuts
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 shallot, minced
½ cup sliced black olives
⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped
1 cup vegetable broth
¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

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

ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH CHUNKY TOMATO SAUCE



Israeli Couscous With Chunky Tomato Sauce image

Posted for Zaar World Tour 2005. Try whole wheat couscous for nutritional boost. Can be used to top polenta or pasta. Quick and easy and very low-fat. Saffron is very good but very expensive and some grocery stores only sell it from behind a counter. From Vegetarian Times Cooks Mediterranean. Have not made this yet.

Provided by Kumquat the Cats fr

Categories     Grains

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 3/4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup couscous
1 pinch saffron, crushed
1 -2 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted
3 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced
1 small onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (28 ounce) can plum tomatoes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil (2 teaspoons dried)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme (1 teaspoon dired)
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In small saucepan heat 1 1/2 cups broth until simmering. Stir in couscous and saffron.
  • Remove from heat, cover and let sit until all the liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer couscous to baking dish and stir in pine nuts and scallions. Cover with aluminum foil to keep warm and set aside. (Note: to toast pine nuts, preheat oven to 350°F and cook for about 5 minutes.).
  • Heat remaining 1/4 cup broth in medium saucepan over medium heat and cook onion and garlic until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Roughly chop tomatoes and add to saucepan with their juice.
  • Add basil, thyme and red pepper flakes.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 20 minutes.
  • Season sauce with salt and pepper and pour over couscous. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.3, Fat 2.2, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 17.2, Carbohydrate 45, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 6.4, Protein 8.1

ISRAELI COUSCOUS, TOMATO AND MOZZARELLA SALAD



Israeli Couscous, Tomato and Mozzarella Salad image

My modifications to #116054. The Israeli couscous really makes this a wonderful salad. A small round pasta such as Pearl Pasta can also be substituted. Can be served right away, but best if refrigerated for a few hours. Great for using up tomatoes and basil from the garden. If using larger tomatoes, dice and drain prior to mixing.

Provided by msoders

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups fresh cherry tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) container fresh perline mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 garlic clove, crushed and minced
1 (8 ounce) box israeli couscous
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
basil leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • Halve cherry tomatoes.
  • In a large bowl combine the tomato, mozzarella, olive oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, and garlic, toss well then refrigerate, covered, to marinate for 30 minutes
  • Cook couscous according to directions.
  • Rinse Couscous with cold water until cool.
  • Toss Couscous and Basil with tomato and mozzarella mixture.
  • Garnish with whole basil leaves serve.

ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH BLACK BEAN AND TOMATO



ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH BLACK BEAN AND TOMATO image

Categories     Salad     Bean     Tomato

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 teaspoons grated lime zest
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon sugar
8 oz. Israeli (pearl) couscous
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 3/4 cup boiling water
1 (15 oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
4 scallions, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Whisk together lime zest and juice, butter, oil, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Preheat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add couscous and cook for 2-3 minutes or until lightly golden, stirring occasionally. Add cumin and cinnamon and stir to coat. Add boiling water and return to a boil. Cover pan and cook until couscous is tender and water is absorbed, 10-12 minutes (refer to package directions for exact cooking times). Add couscous to dressing and toss until coated, then stir in remaining ingredients and salt and pepper to taste.

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked Israeli couscous. If using dry couscous, cook it according to the package directions.
  • To make the recipe vegan, omit the feta cheese. You can also use a plant-based yogurt instead of Greek yogurt.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the recipe, such as chopped bell peppers, zucchini, or mushrooms.
  • If you don't have black beans, you can use another type of bean, such as kidney beans or pinto beans.
  • Serve the salad warm or at room temperature. It's also delicious served cold the next day.

Conclusion:

This Israeli couscous salad is a flavorful and healthy side dish that's perfect for any occasion. It's packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins, and it's also easy to make. With its vibrant colors and delicious flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or party.

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