Embark on a tantalizing culinary journey with our featured dish: a delightful combination of couscous, roasted spiced chickpeas, and pine nuts. This wholesome and flavorful meal is a perfect blend of textures and tastes. The fluffy couscous serves as a delicate base, while the roasted chickpeas add a satisfying crunch and a nutty flavor. The pine nuts bring a subtle sweetness and a touch of elegance to the dish.
In this article, we present three variations of this versatile recipe, catering to diverse dietary preferences and taste buds. The first recipe offers a classic preparation, featuring a blend of aromatic spices that enhance the flavors of the chickpeas and pine nuts. The second recipe introduces a delightful twist with the addition of tangy preserved lemon, infusing the dish with a vibrant and zesty flavor. Last but not least, the third recipe caters to vegan and gluten-free preferences, using vegetable broth instead of chicken broth and omitting the couscous entirely.
Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a culinary novice, our detailed instructions and helpful tips will guide you through the process of creating this delectable dish. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's embark on a culinary adventure that promises satisfaction and nourishment.
COUSCOUS WITH PINE NUTS
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan. Add the shallots and cook them over medium-low heat for 3 minutes, until translucent. Add the chicken stock, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil. Turn off the heat. Stir in the couscous, cover the pan, and set aside for 10 minutes. Add the pine nuts, currants, and parsley and fluff with a fork to combine. Serve hot.
SPICY ROASTED CHICKPEAS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: chickpeas, olive oil, ground cumin, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt
Provided by Crystal Hatch
Categories Snacks
Yield 1 serving
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Carefully dry the chickpeas. Removing the skins is optional and they will come off easily. The drier you get them, the crunchier they'll be!
- In a medium bowl, add dried chickpeas, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, cayenne pepper and salt. Toss well to coat evenly.
- Spread chickpeas out on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- Roast for 15-20 minutes.
- Mix around on baking sheet and roast for additional 15-20 minutes, or until browned.
- Cool for 5-10 minutes.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 823 calories, Carbohydrate 115 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 34 grams, Protein 38 grams, Sugar 20 grams
MOROCCAN COUSCOUS
This easy Moroccan couscous recipe with raisins and pinenuts is a fast, flavorful, versatile side dish to serve with chicken or lamb.
Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated
Categories Side Dish
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the pine nuts in a single layer on an ungreased, rimmed baking sheet. Toast in the oven until fragrant and lightly golden, 5 to 7 minutes, stirring once halfway through. Keep an eye on them and DO NOT WALK AWAY during the last few minutes to make sure those precious pine nuts do not burn. Immediately transfer them to a bowl to stop their cooking and to make sure the hot pan doesn't burn them once they are out of the oven.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook for 3 minutes, until they begin to soften. Add the salt, pepper, and cumin and cook for 30 seconds.
- Pour in the broth. Increase the heat to high and bring it to a boil. As soon as the liquid begins to boil, remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the couscous, cover, and let sit for 10 minutes.
- With a fork, fluff up the couscous. Add the raisins, parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, and toasted pine nuts to the pot, then stir the ingredients together to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. Enjoy hot.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 (of 6), Calories 272 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 6 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g
COUSCOUS & ROASTED SPICED CHICKPEAS & PINE NUTS
This is a great flavourful vegetarian dish or serve along side meat or seafood. You can use regular couscous but the large grain Israeli couscous is the best I think. If you use the Israeli couscous increase the water to 3 cups and cook till done, drain if necessary, I slightly saute the spinach for mine.
Provided by Kermit in Huntsville
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F.
- Combine first seven ingredients (1 tablespoon oil) and mix thoroughly.
- Place on parchment lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes shaking pan as needed till crispy.
- Combine the couscous of your choice as directed on the package.
- Combine remaining 2 tablespoons of oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, mint, and shake well.
- Add arugula or spinach to the hot couscous.
- Mix the vinaigrette with the couscous mixture.
- Divide among bowls,.
- Sprinkle on the chick peas over top and also the pine nuts.
- Enjoy!
BAKED COUSCOUS WITH SPINACH AND PINE NUTS
Steps:
- Combine the couscous, boiling stock or water, and salt in a large bowl; cover with a plate. Let sit 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute the garlic and onion 10 minutes, or until tender. Add the drained tomatoes and cook 10 minutes more, stirring frequently. Stir the tomato mixture into the couscous and mix in the reserved tomato juice, basil, pine nuts, raw spinach, and pepper.
- Spread half the couscous mixture into a 12 by 7 by 2-inch baking dish or other shallow (2 1/2 quart) baking dish. Sprinkle on the cheese, then top with the remaining couscous. Cover the dish with foil and bake 25 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
ISRAELI COUSCOUS AND CHICKPEA SALAD
You can find a whole-wheat version of the spherical couscous marketed as Israeli couscous in some whole foods and Middle Eastern markets.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories salads and dressings
Time 30m
Yield 3 to 4 generous servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat one tablespoon of the olive oil over medium-high heat in a medium saucepan and add the couscous. Stir until the couscous begins to color and smell toasty, 4 to 5 minutes. Add 2 cups water and salt to taste and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes, or until the couscous is tender. Drain if any liquid remains in the pan.
- Transfer the couscous to a bowl and add the cilantro, chives, feta, pine nuts, chickpeas and red pepper.
- In a small bowl or measuring cup, mix together the lemon juice, salt, cumin, remaining olive oil, yogurt and Aleppo pepper or chili powder. Toss with the couscous mixture. Refrigerate in a bowl or in containers until ready to take to work or eat.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 437, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 61 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 486 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams
SPICED CAULIFLOWER WITH CHICKPEAS, HERBS & PINE NUTS
Roast cauliflower with cumin and caraway then serve with healthy chickpeas and herbs in this Middle Eastern-style salad
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Lunch, Main course
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Toss the cauliflower, garlic, spices, 2 tbsp oil and some seasoning in a roasting tin, then roast for 30 mins.
- Add the chickpeas, pine nuts and remaining oil to the tin, then cook for 10 mins more. To serve, stir in the herbs with your chosen dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 407 calories, Fat 29 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 19 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 10 grams fiber, Protein 17 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. Fresh vegetables, flavorful spices, and good-quality couscous will make all the difference in the final dish.
- Don't overcook the couscous. Couscous is a delicate grain that can easily become overcooked and mushy. Cook it according to the package directions, or until it is just tender.
- Roast the chickpeas until they are crispy. Roasting the chickpeas gives them a delicious nutty flavor and a crispy texture. Make sure to roast them until they are golden brown and slightly charred.
- Use a variety of spices. The spices in this recipe add a lot of flavor to the dish. Feel free to experiment with different spices to create your own unique flavor profile.
- Serve the dish hot or cold. Couscous with roasted chickpeas and pine nuts can be served hot or cold. It makes a great side dish, main course, or even a salad.
Conclusion:
This recipe for couscous with roasted chickpeas and pine nuts is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its combination of flavors and textures, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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