Welcome to the world of culinary delights, where flavors dance on your palate and aromas fill the air. Today, we embark on a journey to discover the secrets of creating the perfect minted couscous dish. This North African delicacy is a symphony of textures and tastes, a harmonious blend of fluffy semolina grains, refreshing mint, and a medley of spices that tantalize the senses. With this guide, we'll take you step-by-step through the process of crafting this delectable dish, from selecting the finest ingredients to perfecting the cooking technique. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will transport you to the vibrant streets of North Africa, where the air is filled with the scent of mint and the taste of couscous lingers on your lips.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
MINTED COUSCOUS
Steps:
- In a bowl, stir together the couscous, garlic, lemon zest, scallions, a pinch of salt and a grind or 2 of pepper. In a pot on high heat, bring the chicken stock and butter to a boil. Immediately pour over the couscous mixture, then quickly cover tightly with a lid or plastic wrap. Let sit for 5 minutes. Add the mint, fluff with a fork and stir in the olive oil. Serve warm.
MINTED MEDITERRANEAN COUSCOUS SALAD
Categories Salad Olive Feta Mint Bell Pepper Summer Couscous Lettuce Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 2 servings; can be doubled
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring 3/4 cup water and 1/4 teaspoon salt to boil in medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Transfer couscous to bowl; fluff with fork and cool slightly.
- Stir chopped bell pepper, olives, and mint into couscous. Stir in olive oil vinaigrette. Fold in feta cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
- Arrange 4 romaine leaves on each of 2 plates. Spoon salad into romaine.
MINTED APRICOT COUSCOUS
Categories Side Vegetarian Quick & Easy Apricot Mint Summer Gourmet Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 6 as a side dish
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a 3-quart saucepan bring water, oil, honey, and cumin to a boil and stir in couscous. Immediately remove pan from heat and let couscous stand, covered, 5 minutes. Seed cucumber and cut into 1/4-inch dice. Pit apricots and cut into 1/4-inch dice. Fluff couscous with a fork and stir in cucumber, apricots, mint, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm or chilled.
LAMB WITH COUSCOUS AND MINTED FRUIT CHUTNEY
Steps:
- Mix oil, garlic and rosemary in 8x8x2-inch glass baking dish. Add lamb; turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to 4 hours, turning occasionally.
- Mix water, cherries, apricots and cranberries in heavy medium saucepan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until water is absorbed and fruits are tender, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in mint and vinegar. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cool chutney slightly.
- Prepare couscous according to package instructions.
- Preheat broiler. Season lamb with salt and pepper. Transfer lamb to broiler pan. Broil to desired doneness, about 6 minutes per side for medium-rare.
- Transfer lamb to plates. Top with chutney. Spoon couscous alongside.
SWEET PEPPERS STUFFED WITH LAMB AND MINTED COUSCOUS
Provided by Linda Wells
Categories dinner, main course
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Remove the stems from the peppers with a paring knife. Remove the seeds, leaving the vegetables whole. Set aside.
- Place the couscous in a very fine mesh strainer and rinse with cold running water. Rub the couscous between your hands to separate the grains. Spread the couscous in a shallow pan and let it rest for 15 minutes until plumped. Run your fingers through it to keep it from being clumpy.
- Place one cup of the broth, the salt and turmeric in a pot and bring to a boil. Add the couscous and stir. Strain off excess liquid, if any, reserve and return the couscous to the shallow pan to cool quickly.
- Meanwhile, in a small saute pan, heat one tablespoon of the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and brown slightly. Add the ground lamb and pepper and stir over high heat until the meat is slightly undercooked, about two to three minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the couscous, lamb, chopped mint and egg and mix well. Taste the mixture and add salt and pepper if desired. Stuff the mixture tightly into the peppers, being careful not to break them.
- Lightly coat a medium-sized skillet with four tablespoons of olive oil. Place over a high flame and add the peppers. Cook until slightly browned. Measure the reserved broth and, if necessary, add more broth to bring the total to one cup. Add this to the peppers. Cover and finish cooking in a preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the peppers are tender.
- Serve hot, cold or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 440, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 692 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
MINTED COUSCOUS
This easy, healthy side dish is ready in just 10 minutes.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup water to a boil. Remove from heat. Stir in couscous; season with salt and pepper. Cover and, off heat, let steam in the pan, 5 minutes.
- Add scallions, mint, oil, and lime juice; fluff couscous with a fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6 g
LEMON-GARLIC LAMB CHOPS WITH MINTED COUSCOUS
Steps:
- Position an oven rack about 4 inches from the broiler element and heat the broiler on high. Arrange the lamb in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Finely grate the zest from both lemons and then squeeze them to yield 1/4 cup juice. In a small bowl, combine the lemon zest, juice, olive oil, and garlic. Set aside 3 Tbs. of the mixture. Brush one side of the lamb chops with half of the remaining lemon mixture and season with 3/4 tsp. each salt and pepper. Broil for 4 minutes, then flip the lamb, brush the other side with the remaining half of the lemon mixture, and season with 3/4 tsp. each salt and pepper. Broil for 3 minutes more for medium rare or 4 minutes for medium. Let the chops rest, loosely covered with foil, for 5 minutes. While the lamb cooks, bring 1 cup water and 3/4 tsp. salt to a boil in a 1- to 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the couscous, peas, and reserved lemon juice mixture. Cover, remove from the heat, and let stand until the peas are tender and the couscous has absorbed all of the liquid, at least 10 minutes. Fluff the couscous with a fork, stir in the mint, and serve with the lamb chops. nutrition information (per serving): Calories (kcal): 580; Fat (g): 28; Fat Calories (kcal): 250; Saturated Fat (g): 7; Protein (g): 48; Monounsaturated Fat (g): 16; Carbohydrates (g): 31; Polyunsaturated Fat (g): 2.5; Sodium (mg): 770; Cholesterol (mg): 135; Fiber (g): 3;
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh herbs, vegetables, and flavorful spices can make all the difference in the final dish.
- Toast the couscous before cooking: This simple step adds a nutty flavor and helps to separate the grains.
- Use a flavorful broth: Vegetable broth, chicken broth, or beef broth can all be used to cook couscous. Choose a broth that complements the other ingredients in the dish.
- Add vegetables and herbs: Vegetables such as zucchini, carrots, and bell peppers can be added to the couscous while it is cooking. Herbs such as mint, cilantro, and parsley can be added at the end of cooking for a fresh flavor.
- Let the couscous rest before serving: After cooking, let the couscous rest for a few minutes before fluffing it with a fork. This will help to prevent the grains from sticking together.
Conclusion:
Minted couscous is a versatile dish that can be served as a main course or a side dish. It is a healthy and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its bright flavors and textures, minted couscous is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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