Best 7 Confetti Couscous Recipes

"CONFETTI" COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Trim fennel stalks flush with bulb and remove any discolored areas from bulb. Cut bulb into 1/4-inch dice and coarsely chop fronds.
• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté diced fennel and garlic, stirring, 1 minute. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, until fennel is just tender, about 6 minutes. Add water and salt and bring to a boil.
• Remove from heat and stir in tomatoes, lemon juice, zest, couscous, and prunes. Cover skillet and let stand 5 minutes.
• Stir in fennel fronds and season with salt and pepper.

CONFETTI COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5-10 minutes or until broth is absorbed., Fluff with a fork. Stir in the beans, corn, red pepper, onions and cilantro. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lime juice, vinegar, cumin, salt and pepper. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with pine nuts if desired.

CONFETTI CHICKEN AND COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare couscous according to package directions.
• In large serving bowl, mix chicken, carrot, bell pepper and chives. Add cooked couscous; fluff with fork until well mixed. Cool slightly.
• In tightly covered container, shake all dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss gently to coat. Serve immediately.

CONFETTI CORN COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• if using quick cook couscous, cook 2 boxes according to package directions (boil water, add couscous, remove from heat cover for 5 minutes).
• if using israeli couscous, steam or boil for 13 minutes, remove from heat.
• if boiling, drain.
• in a huge bowl add couscous, corn, and the rest of the salad ingredients.
• mix dressing ingredients together, add to salad, toss, cover, and refrigerate 1 hour or more.
• serve at room temperature.

CONFETTI COUSCOUS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring the broth, water, lemon juice, zest and salt to a boil. Stir in couscous and peas. Cover; remove from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in almonds and pimientos.

CONFETTI COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine couscous and boiling water. Stir to mix, then cover and let stand until all the water has been absorbed, 5 to 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Add green onions, bell pepper, carrot, cabbage, parsley, and raisins or apricots. In a small bowl mix lemon juice, vinegar, oil, curry powder, and salt. Add to salad and toss to mix. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

CONFETTI COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Combine chicken stock, white wine, celery, red pepper and scallions bring to a low boil. Turn off the heat, add the couscous and stir. Cover the pan and let stand for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, add toasted almonds and fluff with a fork. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley before serving.