Are you looking for a delectable and easy-to-make dish that blends flavors and textures? Look no further! This recipe for toasted couscous with almonds and raisins is a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. With its nutty aroma, subtle sweetness, and crunchy texture, this dish is sure to become a new favorite in your culinary repertoire. It's perfect for a quick and healthy meal, a light lunch, or as a side dish that will impress your dinner guests. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create this delightful toasted couscous dish.
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COUSCOUS WITH RAISINS AND ALMONDS
This Couscous with Raisins and Almonds is a light and tasty side dish or meal starter.
Provided by Emily Bites
Categories Side Dish
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place the butter in a medium saucepan and melt over medium heat. When the butter is melted, add the carrot, onion and cinnamon and stir to coat. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
- Add the couscous and raisins and stir to combine. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 4-6 minutes to "toast" the couscous. Add the broth and salt and stir. Once bubbling (this happened right away for me), cover the pan with a lid and remove from heat. Let the pan sit, covered, for about 8 minutes until the liquid is fully absorbed. Fluff the couscous with a fork. Add the orange zest, orange juice, almonds, parsley, and black pepper (to taste). Stir together and fluff again before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving
FOODCHANNEL EDITOR
Take a break from the usual potato and rice side dishes and serve this nutty, sweet and savory couscous creation.
Provided by By FoodChannel Editor | March 3, 2009 1:00 pm
Yield -
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1 Place the raisins in a small bowl and add enough boiling water to cover them. Let the raisins sit in the water until they plump and soften, about 5 to 7 minutes. 2 Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a large saucepan and add the olive oil, salt, and pepper. 3 Stir in the couscous, making sure that all of it is wet. Cover and set the saucepan aside in a warm place until the couscous is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. 4 Stir in the raisins, toasted almonds or pine nuts, and parsley. Drizzle the extra-virgin olive oil over the top.
COUSCOUS WITH RAISINS AND ALMONDS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Prepare couscous according to package directions. Fluff with a fork and toss in raisins and almonds. Serve warm.
COUSCOUS WITH CARROTS AND RAISINS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 25m
Yield 6 cups, 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put the carrots olive oil, butter, salt, cinnamon, ginger, in a saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 8 minutes. Add the water and raisins to the carrots and bring to a boil. Stir in the couscous, pull the saucepan off the heat, cover, and set aside until the liquid is absorbed and the couscous is plump and tender, about 10 minutes.
- When ready to serve, fluff the couscous with a fork.
SWEET AND NUTTY MOROCCAN COUSCOUS
I've simplified this recipe for Couscous Mesfouf without losing any of its deliciously complex flavor. Prepare all the mix-ins ahead of time and it takes only minutes to make. Enjoy!
Provided by Christina S.
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegetarian Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pour the vegetable broth into a large saucepan, and bring to a boil. Add the butter, apricots, dates and raisins. Boil for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat, and stir in the couscous. Cover, and let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in the cinnamon and toasted almonds, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.1 calories, Carbohydrate 68.2 g, Cholesterol 25.4 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 163.5 mg, Sugar 16.9 g
COUSCOUS WITH DATES, RAISINS, AND ALMONDS
This is a slightly sweet recipe of middle eastern origin. You can add more sugar if you like, but for those wanting to cut down on sugar and fat, this is a great way to indulge in a bit of sweet with an ethnic flair.
Provided by Linda Lola
Categories Dessert
Time 15m
Yield 1 platter, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, orange peel and juice, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Bring to a boil. Add the couscous to the boiling water. Remove from heat and cover for ten minutes. Liquid should be absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
- In a small frying pan, heat the almonds over medium heat, stirring continuously until toasted. Add the raisins and dates and butter. Heat all until butter is melted.
- Serve couscous spread over a platter, top with topping mixture. Sprinkle a bit of powdered sugar over the top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 451.7, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 171.4, Carbohydrate 83.4, Fiber 6, Sugar 40.1, Protein 9.6
SPICED COUSCOUS WITH RAISINS AND ALMONDS
Provided by Kelsey Bunker
Categories Pasta Side Vegetarian Quick & Easy High Fiber Raisin Almond Couscous Bon Appétit Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine 2 cups hot water and raisins in small bowl. Soak raisins until softened, about 15 minutes. Drain water into large saucepan; reserve raisins. Add 2 tablespoons butter, wine, and saffron to pan; bring to boil. Stir in couscous. Cover, remove from heat, and let stand until liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in medium skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion; cover and cook until translucent and tender, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Mix onion, reserved raisins, almonds, and cinnamon into couscous. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.
- To save time, use pre-cooked couscous. If using uncooked couscous, follow the package instructions for cooking.
- Toast the couscous in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden brown. This will give it a nutty flavor.
- Use a variety of nuts and dried fruits in your couscous. Almonds, raisins, pistachios, and apricots are all good choices.
- Add some spices to your couscous for extra flavor. Cumin, paprika, and cinnamon are all good choices.
- Serve couscous as a side dish or as a main course. It's also a great addition to salads and soups.
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