Best 6 Kittencals Greek Couscous Recipes

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In the realm of culinary creativity, the Greek couscous, also known as kittencals, stands out as a delectable dish that tantalizes taste buds with its unique blend of Mediterranean flavors. Originating from the sun-kissed lands of Greece, this versatile dish offers a harmonious balance of textures and aromas, making it a culinary delight. Whether you're a seasoned chef seeking to elevate your cooking repertoire or a home cook looking to explore new culinary horizons, embarking on a journey to discover the best recipe for kittencals greek couscous promises an adventure filled with tantalizing flavors and unforgettable taste experiences.

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GREEK COUSCOUS



Greek Couscous image

Greek style Israeli couscous. So delicious!

Provided by KenzieKook

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Time 45m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 12

¼ cup chicken broth
½ cup water
1 teaspoon minced garlic
½ cup pearl (Israeli) couscous
¼ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
¼ cup sliced Kalamata olives
2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
1 cup canned garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Pour the chicken broth and water into a saucepan, stir in the garlic, and bring to a boil. Stir in the couscous, cover the pan, and remove from heat. Allow the couscous to stand until all the water has been absorbed, about 5 minutes; fluff with a fork. Allow the couscous to cool to warm temperature.
  • In a large serving bowl, lightly toss the couscous, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, and garbanzo beans. Mix the oregano, black pepper, white wine vinegar, and lemon juice in a small bowl, and pour over the couscous mixture. Toss again to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.6 calories, Carbohydrate 42.4 g, Cholesterol 5.6 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 591.8 mg, Sugar 2 g

KITTENCAL'S FAMOUS GREEK SALAD



Kittencal's Famous Greek Salad image

Be prepared for the best Greek salad on the planet! --- plan ahead the dressing needs at least 2 or more hours to blend the flavors, I sometimes add in 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese to the dressing for a more cheesy dressing, all amounts may be adjusted to taste ---- to marinade the salad allow to sit at room temperature before serving, see bottom of instructions --- you will find this and many more of my recipes posted here http://kittencalskitchen.com/2009/04/13/kittens-famous-greek-salad/ ---also see my recipe #359292

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Greek

Time 10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup olive oil (can reduce to 3/4 cup)
1 extra large lemon, juice of (can use 2 lemons ( make certain that the lemon is at room temperature before squeezing)
2 -4 teaspoons dried oregano (start with 2 teaspoons)
3 teaspoons fresh minced garlic (about 2 medium cloves)
1 teaspoon dried basil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
1 large romaine lettuce, chopped (or use 2 small)
2 -3 plum tomatoes, cut in wedges (use Roma tomatoes)
1 English cucumber (peeled, seeded and chopped)
1 red onion, cut in slices
1 green bell pepper (seeded and cut into rings or sliced) (optional)
1/2 lb feta cheese, crumbled (or to taste)
1 cup kalamata olive

Steps:

  • For the dressing; in a processor or use a wire whisk process/whisk the olive oil with lemon juice, 2 teaspoons dried oregano, garlic, dried, basil, red wine vinegar, salt and sugar until smooth (add in more oregano and lemon juice if needed).
  • Season with black pepper.
  • Chill in fridge for a couple of hours before using to blend flavors.
  • Place the salad ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Pour dressing over; toss to combine.
  • If desired allow the salad to sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before serving, or you can refrigerate for 1 hour (tossing a few time during sitting time).

KITTENCAL'S GREEK COUSCOUS



Kittencal's Greek Couscous image

This goes back years and has remained a family favorite --- you may adjust the amounts to suit your taste and the recipe may be doubled :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Greek

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups chicken broth (I use a garlic flavored broth for this) or 1 1/2 cups water (I use a garlic flavored broth for this)
1 cup uncooked couscous
1/2-1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 -2 cup diced peeled cucumber
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup small ripe olives, halved
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, well drained (garbonzo beans)
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
salt (to taste)

Steps:

  • Bring the 1-1/2 cups chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan; stir in the couscous and oregano, remove from heat; cover, and let stand 5 minutes.
  • Fluff with a fork.
  • Combine the couscous with tomatoes and the next 5 ingredients (tomatoes through chickpeas) in a bowl; set aside.
  • Combine 1/4 cup water with the remaining ingredients; stir well with a whisk.
  • Pour over the couscous mixture, tossing gently to coat.
  • Season with black pepper and salt.

SIMPLE GREEK COUSCOUS



Simple Greek Couscous image

Kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and feta cheese add a Greek flair to a classic Mediterranean pasta.

Provided by DontWastetheCrumbs.com

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup water
1 cup couscous
⅔ cup chopped kalamata olives, liquid reserved
⅔ cup diced red bell pepper
½ cup diced sun-dried tomatoes, oil reserved
1 (4 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese
1 tablespoon dried parsley, or to taste

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Remove from the heat, and stir in couscous. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Set aside to cool slightly.
  • Mix olives, red bell pepper, sun-dried tomatoes, and couscous together in a bowl. Stir about 1 tablespoon liquid from olives and 1 tablespoon oil from sun-dried tomatoes into the couscous mixture until moistened. Add more oil as needed. Fold in feta cheese; sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Cholesterol 16.8 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 555.4 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

KITTENCAL'S GREEK GARDEN SALAD WITH GREEK-STYLE DRESSING



Kittencal's Greek Garden Salad With Greek-Style Dressing image

All amounts may be adjusted to taste, the dressing amounts will yield just slightly over 1 cup and I strongly suggest to make the dressing in advance even better 24 hours ahead --- serve the salad with crusty bread on the side --- the dressing from my recipe#66596 also works well with this salad

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 cup olive oil (can use 1/2 cup each olive oil and vegetable oil)
2 -3 teaspoons fresh minced garlic
3 teaspoons dried oregano
3 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon seasoning salt (or use 1/2 teaspoon white salt)
1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 -2 teaspoon sugar
fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
2 large plum tomatoes, chopped
1 small cucumber, coarsley chopped
1 small green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 red onion, sliced (or use 1 green onion, chopped)
1/2-3/4 cup kalamata olive (or similar marinated olives)
Greek salad dressing (to taste)
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
salt (to taste)

Steps:

  • For the dressing in a bowl combine all ingredients.
  • Cover and chill until ready to use.
  • In a large bowl combine tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, feta cheese, onion and black olives.
  • At this point you may chill, before serving add in salad dressing, then season with black pepper and salt.

GREEK COUSCOUS



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Make and share this Greek Couscous recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pieces sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped (divided)
1 cup water
1 cup couscous (dry)
1/4 teaspoon salt
5 jumbo black olives
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
2 tablespoons greek salad dressing with feta
1 small garlic clove, minced

Steps:

  • Add the tomatoes, half of the onion and the water to a small bowl and heat in the microwave until boiling. Add the salt and couscous, stir and cover for 5 minutes.
  • Fluff couscous with a fork then add remaining onion, black olives, feta, basil, Greek salad dressing, and garlic.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish.
  • Don't overcook the couscous: Couscous should be cooked until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it.
  • Let the couscous cool before assembling the salad: This will help prevent the salad from becoming soggy.
  • Use a variety of vegetables and herbs: This will add flavor and texture to your salad.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are endless possibilities when it comes to making Greek couscous salad. So, feel free to add your own favorite ingredients or variations.

Conclusion:

Greek couscous salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or side dish. It is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, this salad is sure to become a favorite in your home. So, next time you are looking for a quick and healthy meal, give Greek couscous salad a try.

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