Best 9 Couscous With Corn And Red Pepper Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our versatile couscous recipes, a North African grain that serves as the perfect base for a variety of flavors. From the vibrant Couscous with Corn and Red Pepper, bursting with sweetness and a hint of spice, to the hearty Couscous with Chicken and Vegetables, packed with protein and wholesome goodness, our collection caters to every palate.

For a vegetarian delight, try the aromatic Couscous with Roasted Vegetables, where colorful bell peppers, zucchini, and carrots harmonize with the fluffy couscous. If you're seeking a Moroccan-inspired dish, embark on a flavorful adventure with the Couscous with Apricots and Almonds, where dried apricots and crunchy almonds add a touch of sweetness and texture.

Seafood lovers will relish the delicate flavors of the Couscous with Shrimp and Asparagus, where succulent shrimp and tender asparagus mingle in a savory broth. And for a taste of the Mediterranean, explore the vibrant Couscous with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Feta, where tangy tomatoes and creamy feta cheese create a harmonious balance of flavors.

These diverse couscous recipes offer a culinary adventure that will transport your taste buds to faraway lands. Whether you're a vegetarian, a seafood enthusiast, or simply seeking a wholesome and delicious meal, our couscous collection has something for everyone. Embrace the versatility of this North African grain and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

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HEALTHY VEGETABLE AND COUSCOUS STUFFED PEPPERS



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This dish looks particularly vibrant when you use a combination of sweet yellow, red and orange bell peppers. Pick the largest ones you can find, with the flattest, most stable bottoms so they remain standing once they're stuffed and baked in the tomato sauce. These peppers are delicious hot out of the oven or served Mediterranean-style at room temperature.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 large red, yellow or orange bell peppers (or a combination), stable-bottomed enough to stand upright
Two 28-ounce cans fire-roasted tomatoes
1 cup Israeli couscous
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano (about 3 sprigs) or 2 teaspoons dried
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium zucchini, finely chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups loosely packed baby spinach
1/4 teaspoon red chile flakes, optional
One 7-ounce block feta cheese, drained and crumbled
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil (about 12 large leaves)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Cut off the very tops of the peppers. Remove and discard the ribs and seeds and set the peppers aside.
  • Drain the tomatoes in a colander set over a medium bowl. Reserve the juice and set the tomatoes aside over a plate to catch any residual juices. Stir the couscous, oregano, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper into the tomato juice and set aside while preparing the filling.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the onion, zucchini, half the garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are softened and just beginning to brown, about 3 minutes. Increase the heat to high, stir in the couscous mixture and simmer rapidly, stirring frequently, until the couscous is just al dente and the liquid is beginning to thicken, about 5 minutes. Stir in the spinach and cook, adjusting the heat if necessary, until the leaves are bright green and just beginning to wilt, about 30 seconds. Set the filling aside to cool slightly.
  • To make the sauce, combine the remaining garlic and olive oil in a Dutch oven, add the chile flakes if using and stir to combine. Place the pot over medium-high heat and cook, stirring occasionally at first then more frequently as the oil starts to sizzle to prevent the garlic from burning, until the garlic starts to stick to the edge of the spoon and is just beginning to turn a very pale straw color, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the reserved drained tomatoes plus any accumulated juices, 1 cup water, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture just begins to come together and thicken, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • Fold the feta and basil into the couscous filling. Fill a pepper with about 3/4 cup of the filling, scooping it in loosely and shaking the pepper to level the filling rather than packing it down. Nestle the filled pepper in the sauce in the pot, then repeat with the remaining peppers, propping them up against each other and the sides of the pot for stability during baking.
  • Cover the pot and bake until the peppers are tender but not mushy and the sauce is bubbling, 45 to 60 minutes. Check after 45 minutes to see if the peppers are tender but not soft or they will be overcooked and mushy. Let rest for at least 15 minutes before serving. Serve hot, warm or at room temperature with a generous scoop of the tomato sauce.

CORN 'N' RED PEPPER MEDLEY



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This fresh-tasting side dish is a fun treatment for corn. It's colorful, comes together quickly on the stovetop and goes well with just about any main course, particularly grilled items.-Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups fresh corn
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 large sweet red peppers, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, cook corn in oil for 2 minutes. Add the red peppers, onion and garlic; cook and stir for 4-6 minutes or until peppers are crisp-tender. Stir in the parsley, chili powder, salt and pepper; cook 1-2 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 314mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

RAINBOW BELL PEPPER COUSCOUS



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This super-easy side dish can be served warm, but it's also delicious chilled and served as a salad.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 large shallot or 1/2 small red onion, minced
3 medium red, yellow, green or orange bell peppers or a mix, finely diced
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh oregano
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2/3 cup whole wheat couscous
Lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat; add the garlic and shallots and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add 2/3 cup water, the bell peppers, oregano, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste, bring to a boil over high heat and cook until the peppers just begin to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the couscous, immediately cover and remove from the heat. Let stand, covered, until the liquid is absorbed and the couscous is tender, about 7 minutes.
  • Transfer to a platter or large bowl and serve with lemon wedges for squeezing.

COUSCOUS WITH RED PEPPERS



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     side dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium-size sweet red pepper, cored, seeded and chopped into small pieces
4 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 cup water
1 cup quick-cooking couscous
4 tablespoons chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a saucepan. Add the red pepper, onion, garlic, cumin, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat until wilted, but do not brown.
  • Add the lemon juice and water and bring to a boil. Add the couscous and blend well. Cover tightly and remove from the heat. Let stand 5 minutes.
  • Add the remaining oil and parsley. Stir with a fork to blend and separate the grains. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 240, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 361 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

COUSCOUS WITH CORN



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Simple, hot dish that dresses up plain couscous. You could add chopped red or green bell pepper to the shallot saute too.

Provided by WI Cheesehead

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 10m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 teaspoons butter or 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 shallot, minced
1 cup chicken broth or 1 cup vegetable broth
3/4 cup couscous
1/3 cup fresh corn or 1/3 cup thawed frozen corn
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pinch cayenne (optional)
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Melt butter in saucepan.
  • Add shallot and saute 1 to 2 minutes, or until tender.
  • Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  • Add couscous, corn, pepper, cayenne and salt.
  • Cover; remove from heat and set aside 5 minutes.
  • Fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.6, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 555.4, Carbohydrate 57.4, Fiber 4, Sugar 1.2, Protein 11.9

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

RED BELL PEPPER COUSCOUS



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Posted for ZWT - NA*ME. ETA : I made it on July 26, 2011. I used chicken broth and used only red bell pepper. We loved it.

Provided by Boomette

Categories     Onions

Time 16m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 red bell peppers or 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh black pepper
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup couscous

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, heat oil at medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, thyme, salt and pepper and cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes or until veggies have softened.
  • Pour the vegetable broth in the saucepan and bring to boil. Add couscous and stir. Cover and remove from the heat. Let rest 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

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 :

COUSCOUS WITH CORN AND RED PEPPER



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     side dish

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces whole red pepper or 7 ounces chopped red pepper (ready cut), about 1 3/4 cups
1 large clove garlic
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup water
1/2 cup whole-wheat couscous
1 cup frozen corn niblets
Fresh basil
1/8 teaspoon salt (optional)

Steps:

  • Wash, trim, seed and chop the whole pepper; mince the garlic.
  • Heat the oil in a nonstick pot; saute pepper and garlic in hot oil until pepper begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Remove from pot and set aside.
  • Bring water to boil in the pot, covered. Add couscous and corn; reduce heat to simmer; cover and cook about 5 minutes, until liquid is absorbed and couscous is tender.
  • Meanwhile, wash, dry and chop basil to make 1 tablespoon and add to cooked couscous with salt. Add pepper and garlic and mix well.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients whenever possible. Fresh corn and red peppers will give your couscous dish the best flavor.
  • If you don't have fresh corn, you can use frozen or canned corn. Just be sure to drain it well before using it.
  • You can also use other vegetables in this dish, such as zucchini, carrots, or peas.
  • If you want a spicier dish, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder.
  • Serve this couscous dish as a main course or side dish. It's also great for potlucks and picnics.

Conclusion:

This couscous dish is a delicious and easy way to enjoy fresh corn and red peppers. It's also a healthy and versatile dish that can be served as a main course or side dish. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this couscous recipe a try.

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