If you are looking for a flavorsome and vibrant side dish to accompany your favorite meal, then look no further than lime and coriander couscous. This delightful Middle Eastern dish combines the bright, citrusy tang of lime with the refreshing and aromatic flavor of coriander, creating a tantalizing taste experience that is sure to impress. The addition of couscous provides a light and fluffy texture, making this dish a perfect complement to grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or tangy salads. Whether you're preparing a special dinner party or just looking for a delicious and healthy weeknight meal, this lime and coriander couscous recipe is sure to become a favorite.
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LEMON & CORIANDER COUSCOUS
Impress your friends with this zesty couscous side salad
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Side dish
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Prepare 250g couscous with boiling water or stock, according to the packet's instructions.
- Add the lemon zest, fresh coriander, raisins and pine nuts. Season well and drizzle with plenty of olive oil. Goes really well with fish or lamb.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 calories, Fat 20 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 43 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, Sodium 0.03 milligram of sodium
MOROCCAN COUSCOUS
This dish is great served with my Lamb Tagine and Cucumber Raita also on this site.
Provided by BenevolentEmpress
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Summer Squash
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Place a large, heavy bottomed pot over medium heat. Stir in the cumin, ginger, cloves, cayenne, cardamom, coriander, and allspice; gently toast until fragrant, about 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in oil and onion, cook until softened. Stir in the bell pepper, and zucchini; cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the raisins, salt, zest, and garbanzos.
- Pour in the chicken broth and orange juice; turn heat to high and bring to a boil. When the mixture is boiling, stir in the couscous and remove from heat; cover, and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork, and fold in chopped mint.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.6 calories, Carbohydrate 48.1 g, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 263.3 mg, Sugar 9.6 g
ORANGE COUSCOUS
Here's a fabulous, healthy side dish that features a delightful blend of fresh herbs and sunny citrus flavors. Says Kathleen Martin of Medford, New York, "Anytime I take this to a picnic...the bowl is always the first one emptied!" TIP: When herbs are fresh and plentiful in her garden, Kathleen Martin chops and freezes them with the oil, lime juice and soy sauce, then stores in Zip-loc bags. That way she can enjoy this tasty dish with fresh herb flavor all year long.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring orange juice, water and cumin to a boil. Stir in couscous; remove from the heat. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed; fluff with a fork., Transfer to a large bowl; cool., In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lime juice and soy sauce. Stir in the cilantro, basil, chives, ginger and salt. Pour over couscous and toss to coat. Add oranges and almonds; toss gently. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 231mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CORIANDER LEMON COUSCOUS
This makes a good accompaniment to fish and meat when it's served warm. You can also serve it as a cold salad as part of a buffet. You can use any kind of nuts you like, just toast them in a dry frying pan before you mix them with the rest of the dish.
Provided by Sackville
Categories Grains
Time 10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook the couscous according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, put the coriander and lemon zest in a bowl.
- When the couscous is done, mix it with the coriander and lemon zest.
- Add the olive oil and nuts and mix again.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately or chill if desired.
- Squeeze a little lemon juice over the couscous just before serving.
COUSCOUS WITH GREEN PEAS, MINT AND CORIANDER
Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 13m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cook couscous according to package directions, adding peas and coriander when you add couscous to hot water. When ready to fluff with a fork, add mint and toss to combine. Season, to taste, with salt and black pepper.
LIME AND CORIANDER COUSCOUS
Make and share this Lime and Coriander Couscous recipe from Food.com.
Provided by djmastermum
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Finely grate zest of the lime then squeeze the juice out.
- Chop the coriander.
- Boil the chicken stock and lime jiuce together.
- Add couscous to stock.
- Allow to sit 5 minutes then fluff with a fork.
- Add zest and coriander and mix to combine.
- Good hot or cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.2, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 1.1, Sodium 55.4, Carbohydrate 29.1, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 0.8, Protein 5.4
LIME COUSCOUS WITH MINT
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring chicken stock, lime juice concentrate, salt and orange olive oil to a boil.
- Stir in couscous, cover and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes.
- When ready to serve, fluff couscous with a fork and stir in mint and parsley.
COUSCOUS WITH CARROT AND CILANTRO
This herbed couscous dish is ready to go in 10 minutes.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt, couscous, and carrot; cover pan, and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes.
- Fluff couscous with a fork. Gently stir in cilantro and oil; season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g
COUSCOUS WITH PINE NUTS, CORIANDER & RAISINS
Try this superhealthy accompaniment alongside lamb chops for a tasty meal to serve a crowd
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Buffet, Dinner, Lunch, Side dish, Snack, Supper, Vegetable
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Put the couscous in a medium-sized bowl, pour over the stock, cover with cling film, and leave to stand for 5 mins. Meanwhile, toast the pine nuts in a dry pan for a few mins, until pale golden.
- Fluff up the couscous with a fork, add all the remaining ingredients and mix well to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Fat 17 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 50 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 18 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 0.28 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh lime juice and zest.
- If you don't have fresh coriander, you can use dried coriander, but the flavor will be less intense.
- If you're using a vegetable broth, make sure it's a low-sodium broth, or else the couscous may be too salty.
- If you're using a different type of grain, such as quinoa or brown rice, you may need to adjust the cooking time.
- You can add other vegetables to this recipe, such as chopped bell peppers, carrots, or zucchini.
- This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken or fish.
Conclusion:
Lime and coriander couscous is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that's perfect for summer gatherings. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you're serving it as a side dish or a main course, this recipe is sure to be a hit.
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