Looking for a delectable and healthy dish to tantalize your taste buds? Look no further than vegetable couscous with apricots and sunflower seeds. Bursting with vibrant flavors and textures, this irresistible recipe combines wholesome ingredients to create a culinary masterpiece. The tender couscous, brimming with rich, nutty flavor, forms the base of this delightful dish, while the vibrant apricots, with their sweet and tangy notes, add a burst of freshness. Toasted sunflower seeds lend a delightful crunch and a subtle nutty flavor, perfectly complementing the overall texture of the dish. So, let's embark on a delightful journey to create this exquisite vegetable couscous, a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
APRICOT COUSCOUS
Provided by Tyler Florence
Categories side-dish
Time 27m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan add a 2 count of extra-virgin olive oil. Add the red onion, apricots and almonds and saute gently over low heat until translucent and slightly fragrant. Add the couscous then dump in the warm chicken broth. Stir with a fork to combine, add lemon zest and cover. Let sit for 10 minutes, then uncover and add the scallions, mint, and cilantro. Fluff again with a fork. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Toss gently to combine.
- Serve family-style on a large platter and garnish with fresh cilantro.
VEGETABLE COUSCOUS
Looking for a different way to serve vegetables? These tiny pasta granules act like a magnet, pulling together the flavors of the chicken broth and vitamin-rich veggies. Carrots, celery, peppers and zucchini add fresh crunch and bright color.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute the carrots, celery, onion and peppers in oil for 5-6 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add the next five ingredients. , Stir in couscous. Add broth; bring to a boil. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5-8 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 513mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
COUSCOUS WITH APRICOTS
Categories Fruit Side Vegetarian Quick & Easy Ramadan Apricot Healthy Vegan Couscous Gourmet Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Finely grind coriander seeds in an electric coffee/spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle.
- Bring water, 2 tablespoons oil, and salt to a boil in a 1 1/2- to 2-quart heavy saucepan. Stir in couscous and coriander seeds, then cover pan and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes.
- Fluff couscous with a fork and stir in remaining tablespoon oil, apricots, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste
ROASTED VEGGIES WITH COUSCOUS
Light fluffy couscous with a touch of olive oil with roasted veggies. Dressed with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. A great vegetarian dish. A delight, summer or winter.
Provided by 747
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat your grill to a high heat, outdoor or indoor.
- Brush vegetables lightly with olive oil, and place them on the grill. Cook, flipping over occasionally, until just tender.
- While the vegetables are grilling, bring water, salt, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and couscous to boil in a large pot. Once the water has come to a boil, remove the pot from the heat and let it stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork when done. Let couscous cool to room temperature.
- Place couscous on a plate and top with veggies. Drizzle with a small amount of olive oil and Balsamic vinegar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Carbohydrate 36.8 g, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 301.4 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
VEGETABLE COUSCOUS WITH APRICOTS AND SUNFLOWER SEEDS
Here is a delicious side dish that combines couscous, broccoli florets, carrots and green beans wth apricots, sun-dried tomatoes and sunflower seeds. It's greatly spiced with cumin and garnished with green onions and cilantro.
Provided by Chef mariajane
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 10m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a shallow saucepan with tight fitting lid, combine Europe's Best Romanesco Concerto with water or stock. Bring to a boil, reduce heat. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Remove from heat.
- Gently stir in couscous. Spread over apricots, tomatoes, salt, pepper and cumin. Cover and let steam for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- Gently mix in olive oil, sunflower seeds, green onions and cilantro and serve.
COUSCOUS WITH APRICOTS
Provided by Tyler Florence
Categories side-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Put the couscous in a medium bowl; pour the hot stock over it and stir to combine. Cover and let sit for 10 to 15 minutes. Uncover and fluff with a fork. Add the apricots, scallions, and orange juice; drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss gently to combine. Garnish with chopped parsley.
GOLDEN COUSCOUS WITH APRICOTS & CRISPY ONIONS
Jazz up your grains with fried onions, mint and coriander, a touch of fruit and spices
Provided by Cassie Best
Categories Dinner, Side dish
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Boil a kettle. Tip the couscous into a large bowl, crumble in the stock cube, then add the turmeric, cinnamon and apricots, and season well. Pour over 500ml boiling water, give everything a quick stir, then cover with cling film and leave for 5 mins.
- Put half the sliced onions in a bowl with a good pinch of salt and the sugar, pour over enough boiling water to cover and leave to steep for 10 mins. (This will remove some of the onions' acidity and turn them a beautiful bright pink colour.)
- Heat enough oil to come about 5cm up the side of a deep saucepan. Once hot, fry the remaining onions in batches for 1-2 mins until golden and crispy. Drain on kitchen paper and sprinkle with salt.
- Use a fork to fluff up the couscous. Drain the steeped onions and stir through the couscous with the lemon zest and juice, olive oil and herbs. Tip onto a serving platter or bowl and scatter with the crispy onions and mint leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 403 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 67 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 12 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium
25-MINUTE TUNISIAN VEGETABLE COUSCOUS
A perfect summer meal. What I love about this recipe is the practicality: it is both quick to make and can wait for you; there's no hurry to serve. It's also a satisfying vegetarian meal that even carnivores love, or if a member of your household prefers meat, a chicken breast poached in water, wine, and paprika and then sliced very thin can be added. I do highly recommend the garnish I devised; it can be made very quickly while the couscous is cooking. Or even if you just zest a navel orange over this dish, the aroma is heavenly and it brings the flavors together. Enjoy!
Provided by girlandagun
Categories World Cuisine Recipes African
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Heat oil in large pot over medium-low heat. Place onion, zucchini, yellow squash, and carrot in pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions begin to soften and turn translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the red and yellow peppers and mushrooms; cook another 3 minutes. Vegetables should still be firm.
- Pour in the vegetable stock and season with paprika, cardamom, salt, and cilantro. Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat to low. Stir in chickpeas and tomatoes. Slowly pour in the couscous; stir. Cover pot immediately and remove from the heat. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork. The couscous should have absorbed about half the cooking liquid.
- Serve at slightly warmer than room temperature. Garnish with orange zest and the grated cheese, paprika, and almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.5 calories, Carbohydrate 72.1 g, Cholesterol 0.7 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 8.8 g, Protein 13.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 698.6 mg, Sugar 5.1 g
COUSCOUS WITH VEGETABLES
This is a speedy, healthy (no added fat!)side dish. If you've never had couscous before, you should give it a try...it cooks really fast, and it has a nice, fluffy texture.
Provided by Aunt Cookie
Categories Onions
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring the broth to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in couscous, cover, and remove from heat.
- After five minutes, fluff couscous with a fork, cover again, and set aside.
- Combine chickpeas, vegetables, water, and sherry in a frying pan.
- Cover and cook 10 minutes over medium heat.
- Add seasonings and stir.
- To serve, ring couscous around a platter and mound the vegetable mixture in the center.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.1, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 334.7, Carbohydrate 36, Fiber 4, Sugar 1.3, Protein 6.2
COUSCOUS WITH APRICOTS
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories easy, quick, salads and dressings, side dish
Time 7m
Yield 3 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut up apricots coarsely and combine with water. Follow package directions for proper amount of water.
- Add lemon juice and butter, stir and cover. Bring water to boil.
- When water boils stir in couscous and continue stirring until water boils again.
- Remove pot from heat, cover and allow to sit 2 or 3 minutes, until water is completely absorbed and couscous is tender.
Tips:
- For a more flavorful dish, use vegetable broth instead of water.
- Add a pinch of saffron to the couscous for a vibrant color and earthy flavor.
- Roast the apricots and sunflower seeds before adding them to the couscous. This will enhance their flavor and texture.
- If you don't have fresh apricots, you can use dried apricots. Be sure to soak them in hot water for 10 minutes before using.
- Serve the couscous with a dollop of yogurt or sour cream for a creamy and tangy flavor.
Conclusion:
This vegetable couscous with apricots and sunflower seeds is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. The combination of sweet apricots, crunchy sunflower seeds, and fluffy couscous is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a light and flavorful dish, give this recipe a try.
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