Best 11 Spicy Couscous Casserole Recipes

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Embark on a culinary adventure as we explore the tantalizing world of spicy couscous casserole. This delectable dish, bursting with vibrant flavors and aromas, promises to elevate your taste buds and transport you to a realm of culinary bliss. Whether you're a seasoned chef looking to add a new dimension to your repertoire or a home cook yearning for a satisfying and flavorful meal, this article will guide you towards the perfect spicy couscous casserole recipe.

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AINSLEY'S SPICY CASABLANCA COUSCOUS



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We are big couscous fans in my house and this recipe that my husband found from Ainsley Harriot is really tasty. Great as a snack on it's own or as an accompaniment to roasted veggies or grilled meats and fish.

Provided by Noo8820

Categories     Moroccan

Time 15m

Yield 1 bowl

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon paprika
350 ml chicken stock or 350 ml vegetable stock
good pinch saffron strand
6 spring onions, trimmed and thinly sliced
225 g couscous
1 lemon, juice and zest of
2 red chili, seeded and finely chopped
50 g pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in large pan. add the cumin,garlic,coriander and paprika and fry over a gentle heat for 1 min,stirring.
  • Add the stock and saffron and bring to the boil. Add the spring onion and then pour in the couscous in a steady stream and give it a quick stir.
  • Cover the pan with a tight fitting lid, remove from the heat and set aside for 5 minutes, to allow the grains to swell and absorb the stock.
  • If you are serving this warm, stir in the rest of the oil and the remaining ingredients now. Otherwise allow the couscous to cool and chill in the fridge for 1 hour before adding the other ingredients for a yummy cold couscous salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1633.4, Fat 69.2, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 10.7, Sodium 560.1, Carbohydrate 211.2, Fiber 19.3, Sugar 11.3, Protein 48.6

SPICY VEGETABLE COUSCOUS



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Make and share this Spicy Vegetable Couscous recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 green onions, chopped
1 sweet red pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 zucchini, diced
1 cup chickpeas, cooked
1 cup boiling water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 cup couscous

Steps:

  • In a medium-size skillet heat the oil.
  • Add green onions, sweet pepper, garlic, tomatoes and zucchini; saute 5 min, stirring.
  • Remove from heat and keep warm.
  • In a medium-size saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients, mix, cover and let stand 5 minutes, until liquid is absorbed. Add the first mixture and fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.9, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 342.5, Carbohydrate 54.4, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 4.3, Protein 10.3

SPICY COUSCOUS



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons canola oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups chicken broth
1 (10-ounce) box couscous
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Saute garlic with red pepper flakes for 2 minutes being careful not to burn garlic. Add the chicken broth, turn up heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Stir in couscous, cover and remove from the heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and fluff with fork. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.

SPICY COUSCOUS SALAD



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This can be made as a main-dish salad (great for lunchboxes) or as a side dish for roast lamb

Provided by Emma Lewis

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Side dish

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

100g couscous
220g can chickpea , rinsed and drained
100ml hot chicken stock
zest and juice 1 lemon
1 roasted red pepper , chopped
25g flaked toasted almonds
handful mint leaves, chopped
2 tbsp natural Greek yogurt
1 tsp harissa

Steps:

  • Tip the couscous and chickpeas into a bowl and pour over the stock. Cover and leave for 5-10 mins until the couscous has absorbed the stock. Allow to cool a little. Toss through the lemon zest and juice, pepper, almonds and mint. Spoon into a container, then top with the yogurt and a drizzle of harissa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 41 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 14 grams protein, Sodium 1.14 milligram of sodium

SPICY PORK AND COUSCOUS



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, quick, main course

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 clove garlic
8 ounces pork tenderloin
No-salt added beef stock or broth
1 cup whole-wheat couscous
1 teaspoon olive oil
4 ripe plum tomatoes
8 Italian, French or Greek black olives
2 scallions
1 tablespoon lemon juice
A few sprigs cilantro to yield 1 tablespoon chopped
A sprig fresh mint to yield 1 teaspoon chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine cumin and ginger. Crush garlic, and add to spices. Wash and dry pork, and cut into 3/4-inch cubes. Roll the pork in the spice mixture, and set aside.
  • Following the package directions, bring the beef stock to a boil. Add the couscous, cover and remove from heat. Allow to sit for 5 minutes, until the couscous has absorbed the liquid.
  • Heat nonstick skillet until it is very hot; reduce heat to medium high, and add oil. Saute pork cubes until they are brown on all sides and slightly pink in the center, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, wash, trim and coarsely chop tomatoes. Pit and chop olives. Wash, trim and cut the scallions into thin rounds. Wash and chop cilantro and mint. Add tomatoes, olives, scallions and lemon juice to couscous. When pork cubes are cooked, stir into mixture. Stir in the cilantro and mint. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 536, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 76 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 36 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 854 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SPICY CHILE CASSEROLE



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This is a good substitute for chicken enchiladas, and is somewhat spicy.

Provided by Beverly

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth
1 ½ cups milk
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 ½ cups cubed, cooked chicken meat
10 (6 inch) corn tortillas, cut into strips
1 (8 ounce) package sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • In a medium sauce pan, cook onion in oil over medium heat until soft. Stir in flour. Add broth and milk; cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Stir in chilies and tomatoes.
  • Coat a 9 x 13 inch baking pan with nonstick spray. Place 1 cup sauce in bottom of pan. Layer half the chicken, half the tortilla strips, and 1 1/4 cups sauce. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Top casserole with shredded cheese.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Carbohydrate 23.1 g, Cholesterol 52.7 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 526.1 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

SPICY SOUTHWEST CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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This is a recipe I developed after tweaking many other recipes. It has become a real favorite in my household! Easily adjustable to your preference of spiciness as well. Also easy to change to your liking by adding other veggies or peppers. Save time by cooking extra chicken ahead of time when making other chicken dishes. Serve with your choice of toppings, like sour cream, guacamole, sliced avocados, sliced black olives, or whatever else you like!

Provided by Lisa F.

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
½ cup water, or as needed
1 large onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, partially drained
1 (14 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
¾ cup picante sauce
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
4 (8 inch) flour tortillas
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed fiesta-style nacho cheese soup
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Bring chicken breasts and water to a boil in a large skillet; cook over medium heat until chicken juices run clear and meat is no longer pink inside, about 10 minutes. Transfer chicken breasts to a large plate, reserving pan juices in skillet, and shred chicken with 2 forks.
  • Cook onion and red bell pepper in reserved drippings over medium heat until onion is translucent, 5 to 8 minutes. Return shredded chicken to skillet. Stir black beans, corn, picante sauce, chopped green chiles, chili powder, and cumin into chicken mixture until thoroughly combined. Bring mixture to a simmer and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Pour chicken mixture into prepared baking dish.
  • Arrange flour tortillas in a single layer over chicken mixture. Stir fiesta soup with diced tomatoes and green chiles in a bowl until thoroughly combined; spread soup mixture over tortillas. Top casserole with Mexican cheese blend.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese topping has melted and casserole is hot, about 30 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.4 calories, Carbohydrate 35.9 g, Cholesterol 36.3 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 18.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 1127.7 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

SPICY COUSCOUS & TOMATO SOUP



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This vegetarian soup has a wonderful Middle Eastern flavor. It's low in calories and fat, which makes it great for those of us trying to watch our weight. -Rita Combs, Valdosta, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 medium sweet yellow peppers, chopped
1 medium red onion, chopped
2-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups vegetable broth
6 plum tomatoes, chopped
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1-1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup uncooked couscous

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, saute peppers and onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, tomatoes, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, cayenne and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until flavors are blended., Stir in couscous; cover and cook 4-6 minutes longer or until couscous is tender. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 812mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPICY ENCHILADA CASSEROLE



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This zippy Mexican casserole is a real winner at our house. It's so flavorful and filling, we usually just accompany it with rice and black beans. If your family has spicier tastes, increase the chili powder and use a medium or hot salsa.-Julie Huffman, New Lebanon, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 2 casseroles (4 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup water
2 to 3 tablespoons chili powder
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups salsa, divided
10 flour tortillas (8 inches), cut into 3/4-inch strips, divided
1 cup sour cream
2 cans (15-1/4 ounces each) whole kernel corn, drained
4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the water, chili powder, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. , Place 1/4 cup salsa in each of two greased 8-in. square baking dishes. Top each with a fourth of the tortillas and 1/4 cup salsa. , Divide the meat mixture, sour cream and corn between the two casseroles. Top with remaining tortillas, salsa and cheese. , Cover and freeze one casserole for up to 1 month. Cover and bake second casserole at 350° for 35 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until heated through. , To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator for 24 hours. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake as directed above.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 592 calories, Fat 26g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 1535mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 37g protein.

SPICY LAMB WITH WARM COUSCOUS



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A spicy lamb and couscous meal in just 15 minutes

Provided by Merrilees Parker

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

250g couscous
400g can chickpeas , drained and rinsed
zest 1 lemon
350ml hot chicken stock (from a cube is fine)
3 tsp harissa paste
4 lamb chops , approx 140g/5oz each
150g pot natural yogurt
handful rocket

Steps:

  • Heat grill to medium. Tip the couscous, chickpeas and lemon zest into a large bowl and pour over the hot stock. Cover with cling film and leave to stand for 10 mins, until all the stock has been absorbed.
  • Smear 2 tsp harissa paste over the lamb chops, season to taste, then grill for 3-4 mins each side until crisp outside and medium rare in the middle. Cover, then rest for a few mins. Mix the remaining harissa into the yogurt, then season to taste.
  • Fold the rocket through the warm couscous, breaking up any clumps with a fork. Serve with the chops and a drizzle of harrissa and yogurt dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479 calories, Fat 21 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 45 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 31 grams protein, Sodium 1 milligram of sodium

SPICY COUSCOUS CASSEROLE



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Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 c couscous, uncooked
1 t extra virgin olive oil
2 c fat free, reduced sodium chicken broth
2 fresh jalapeno chilies, seeded and finely chopped
1/4 c fresh parsley, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced or pressed
1/4 c green onions, finely chopped
2 c lentils, cooked
2 T lime juice
1 T Nutrific Calypso Spice Blend
1 medium onion, chopped
For each T of Calypso Spice Blend, you may substitute: 1.5 t ground chilies, 3/4 t cumin, 1/2 t black pepper, and 1/4 t garlic powder.

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oil in 5-6 qt pan over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and jalapeno chilies. Cook, stirring occasionally until the onion is golden (about 15 min). 2. Stir in spices, broth and lime juice. Bring to boil over high heat. 3. Add couscous and lentils; stir well. 4. Cover, remove from heat, and let stand until the liquid is absorbed (abt 5 min). Spoon the couscous onto a platter or individual plates. Garnish each serving with parsley and green onions.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the final dish will be. Look for fresh vegetables, high-quality couscous, and flavorful spices.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many ways to make spicy couscous casserole. Feel free to adjust the ingredients and spices to suit your own taste.
  • Cook the couscous properly: Follow the package directions for cooking the couscous. If you overcook the couscous, it will become mushy.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When you're browning the vegetables, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: Don't just stick to one or two vegetables. Use a variety of vegetables to add flavor and texture to the dish.
  • Don't skimp on the spices: Spices are what give spicy couscous casserole its flavor. Don't be afraid to add a generous amount of spices.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings: There are many ways to serve spicy couscous casserole. Try serving it with yogurt, salsa, or guacamole.

Conclusion:

Spicy couscous casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. With its flavorful combination of spices, vegetables, and couscous, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give spicy couscous casserole a try. You won't be disappointed!

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