Best 10 Couscous With Cilantro Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with our couscous with cilantro recipe. This delectable dish is a symphony of textures and tastes, featuring fluffy couscous, aromatic cilantro, and a medley of Mediterranean spices.

Dive into the classic recipe, where couscous is delicately cooked in a flavorful broth, infused with the essence of vegetables, herbs, and a hint of citrus. For a delightful twist, try the cilantro-mint couscous recipe, where fresh cilantro and mint leaves dance together in a zesty dressing, creating a refreshing and vibrant side dish.

If you're seeking a protein-packed option, explore the chicken and couscous recipe. Tender chicken is simmered in a flavorful sauce, then combined with fluffy couscous and a medley of Mediterranean vegetables.

For a vegetarian delight, indulge in the Mediterranean vegetable couscous recipe. A symphony of colorful vegetables, including zucchini, bell peppers, and tomatoes, are roasted to perfection and combined with fluffy couscous, creating a healthy and satisfying dish.

Finally, satisfy your sweet cravings with the couscous fruit salad recipe. This unique and refreshing salad combines the delicate texture of couscous with a variety of fresh fruits, creating a delightful and healthy treat.

Each recipe in this collection offers a unique culinary experience, inviting you to explore the diverse flavors of the Mediterranean. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's embark on this culinary adventure together.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

COUSCOUS WITH CILANTRO



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Make and share this Couscous With Cilantro recipe from Food.com.

Provided by little_wing

Categories     African

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups couscous
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 3/4 cups chicken broth or 1 3/4 cups water
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus
fresh fresh cilantro stem, for garnish, if desired (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine couscous and oil, tossing to coat grains.
  • In a medium saucepan, bring water to boil.
  • Remove from heat and add salt, pepper and couscous and stir to combine.
  • Cover and let stand until couscous has absorbed water, about 5 minutes.
  • Add cilantro and fluff with fork.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.1, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 422.6, Carbohydrate 45, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 0.2, Protein 8.8

COUSCOUS WITH FRESH CILANTRO AND LEMON JUICE



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This easy and simple couscous is a perfect side for a tagine. if you don't like the flavor of cilantro, try using fresh mint or parsley. For added flavor use broth for the water.

Provided by Outta Here

Categories     Moroccan

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 2/3 cups water
1 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1 1/2 cups couscous
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and turmeric; stir 1 minute.
  • Add water, lemon zest, and coarse salt; bring to boil.
  • Remove pan from heat. Stir in couscous. Cover; let stand until liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
  • Fluff with fork; mix in cilantro and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
  • Serve.

COUSCOUS WITH CARROT AND CILANTRO



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This herbed couscous dish is ready to go in 10 minutes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 cup couscous
1 medium carrot, coarsely grated
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt, couscous, and carrot; cover pan, and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes.
  • Fluff couscous with a fork. Gently stir in cilantro and oil; season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g

LEMON AND CILANTRO COUSCOUS



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This simple couscous is a perfect side for a tagine. if you don't like the flavor of cilantro, try using fresh mint or parsley.

Provided by Mikekey *

Categories     Pasta Sides

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 Tbsp olive oil
2 clove garlic, peeled and minced
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
1 2/3 c chicken broth
1 tsp grated lemon zest
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 c dry couscous
1/4 c chopped fresh cilantro
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and turmeric; stir 1 minute.
  • 2. Add broth, lemon zest, and coarse salt; bring to boil.
  • 3. Remove pan from heat. Stir in couscous. Cover; let stand until liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
  • 4. Fluff with fork; mix in cilantro and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.

COUSCOUS WITH QUICK PRESERVED LEMON



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Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 cups large pearl couscous
Water
2 cups roughly chopped cilantro leaves
4 lemons, sliced in 1/4-inch slices
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • If the couscous is instant, follow the instructions on the packet.
  • For non-instant couscous, place the couscous into a large bowl. Fill a stock pot or large pasta pot 3/4 of the way with water. Bring water to a boil. Pour the couscous into the boiling water and stir. Cook for 7 to 8 minutes until the couscous is tender. Drain the couscous and toss in preserved lemon and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Quick preserved lemon: Slice 2 lemons into 1/4-inch slices, lay out on a plate and salt on 1 side. Turn over and salt the other. Stack on top of themselves and let sit for 20 minutes in a baking dish. Rinse gently with cold water and dice into 1/2-inch pieces.

COUSCOUS WITH CILANTRO



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Serve this dish alongside Moroccan braised chicken.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups couscous
3 tablespoons olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus sprigs for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine couscous and oil; toss to coat grains. In a medium saucepan, bring 1 3/4 cups water to a boil; remove from heat. Add 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and couscous; stir. Cover; let stand until couscous has absorbed water, 5 minutes. Add cilantro; fluff couscous with a fork. Serve immediately, with cilantro sprigs if desired.

SUMMER GARDEN COUSCOUS SALAD



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This couscous salad makes the most of summer's bounty. I used to prepare it with a mayonnaise dressing, but lightened it with lemon vinaigrette. It's even better now! -Priscilla Yee, Concord, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 medium ears sweet corn, husks removed
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
1 cup uncooked couscous
1 medium cucumber, halved and sliced
1-1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup chopped red onion
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place corn in a Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil; cover and cook for 6-9 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5-10 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside to cool slightly., In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, tomatoes, cheese, onion and parsley. Drain corn and immediately place in ice water. Drain and pat dry; cut the kernels from the cobs. Add to cucumber mixture. Stir in couscous., In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lemon juice and seasonings. Pour over couscous mixture; toss to coat. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts :

CITRUS-CILANTRO COUSCOUS



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This side pairs well with Braised Chicken with Butternut Squash and Cranberries or sauteed shrimp.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 cups couscous
2 tablespoons finely grated orange zest
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Coarse salt

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Remove from heat, stir in couscous and orange zest. Cover and let stand, 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork, stir in cilantro, and season with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 8 g

BLACK BEAN AND COUSCOUS SALAD



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This is a great salad for a buffet, with interesting textures and southwest flavors combined in one delicious salad. Leftovers store well refrigerated for several days.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup uncooked couscous
1 ¼ cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
½ teaspoon ground cumin
8 green onions, chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring chicken broth to a boil in a 2 quart or larger sauce pan and stir in the couscous. Cover the pot and remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, vinegar and cumin. Add green onions, red pepper, cilantro, corn and beans and toss to coat.
  • Fluff the couscous well, breaking up any chunks. Add to the bowl with the vegetables and mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve at once or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Carbohydrate 41.1 g, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 9.7 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 414.7 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

SWEET CHILI LIME CHICKEN WITH CILANTRO COUSCOUS



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A very flavorful Asian-type meal with a sweet heat that incorporates my favorite flavors (chili, lime, and cilantro) with a little bit of sugar. The sauce glazes the chicken and is wonderful over the cilantro couscous. You can substitute salt and pepper to taste for MSG.

Provided by Grumpy's Honeybunch

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cubed
1 pinch monosodium glutamate (such as Ac'cent®), or to taste
6 tablespoons soy sauce
6 tablespoons brown sugar
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more to taste
1 lime, juiced and zested
2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup couscous
⅓ cup chopped cilantro
4 wedges lime for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir chicken breast cubes in the hot oil until the juices run clear and chicken is no longer pink inside, 5 to 6 minutes. Sprinkle chicken with monosodium glutamate as it cooks. Remove chicken from skillet.
  • Mix soy sauce, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, lime juice, and lime zest in a bowl, stirring to dissolve sugar. Pour sauce into hot skillet, bring to a boil, and reduce heat to low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce begins to reduce slightly, 3 to 4 minutes. Mix cooked chicken into sauce and cook until sauce forms a glaze on chicken pieces, about 2 to 3 more minutes, stirring often.
  • Bring vegetable broth to a boil in a saucepan. Stir couscous into vegetable broth, turn off the heat, and let couscous stand until broth is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Stir cilantro into couscous.
  • Arrange couscous onto a serving platter, top with chicken and sauce, and serve with lime wedges. Squeeze lime wedges over couscous and chicken before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.9 calories, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 58.5 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 28.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 1675.2 mg, Sugar 22.2 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality couscous: Look for couscous made from whole wheat or semolina flour, as it has a better texture and flavor than couscous made from refined flour.
  • Rinse the couscous before cooking: This will help to remove any dust or debris from the couscous and prevent it from becoming gummy.
  • Use a flavorful broth: The broth you use to cook the couscous will add a lot of flavor to the dish, so choose a broth that you enjoy the taste of. Vegetable broth, chicken broth, or beef broth are all good options.
  • Add vegetables and herbs: Vegetables and herbs can add a lot of flavor and nutrition to couscous. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, tomatoes, zucchini, bell peppers, cilantro, parsley, and mint.
  • Fluff the couscous with a fork before serving: This will help to separate the grains of couscous and make it light and fluffy.

Conclusion:

Couscous with cilantro is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a side dish, main course, or even a salad. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own tastes by adding different vegetables, herbs, and spices. The next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give couscous with cilantro a try.

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