Best 9 Couscous With Cuminseed And Scallion Recipes

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**Tantalize your taste buds with our exquisite Couscous with Cumin Seed and Scallion, a culinary journey that blends aromatic spices with the delicate flavors of fresh vegetables.**

Embark on a delightful culinary adventure with our diverse collection of couscous recipes, each offering a unique taste experience. From the classic North African flavors of Couscous with Cumin Seed and Scallion to the vibrant Moroccan-inspired Couscous with Roasted Vegetables and Harissa, our recipes cater to a wide range of palates.

For those seeking a quick and flavorful meal, our speedy 15-minute Couscous with Cumin Seed and Scallion is the perfect choice, while our hearty and wholesome Couscous with Roasted Vegetables and Harissa will satisfy even the most discerning appetites.

Vegetarians will delight in our vibrant Moroccan-inspired Couscous with Roasted Vegetables and Harissa, bursting with the flavors of roasted bell peppers, zucchini, and eggplant, while meat lovers will savor the aromatic Couscous with Chicken and Apricots, a harmonious blend of savory chicken, sweet apricots, and fragrant spices.

For a taste of the Mediterranean, try our refreshing Couscous Salad with Lemon and Herbs, a delightful combination of fresh herbs, tangy lemon, and the nutty flavor of toasted pine nuts. And for a touch of indulgence, our Couscous with Shrimp and Saffron will transport you to a culinary paradise with its succulent shrimp, aromatic saffron, and creamy sauce.

**Explore the diverse flavors of couscous with our curated collection of recipes, each promising a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.**

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

COUSCOUS WITH SCALLIONS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 1/2 cups fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth or water
1/2 cup chopped scallions
1 cup plain couscous
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley, optional
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine the oil and chicken broth or water, and bring to a simmer. Stir in the scallions and couscous and cover the pan. Remove the pan from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
  • When the couscous has absorbed all the liquid, fluff it with a fork, and add the parsley, if using, and salt and pepper. Serve warm.

SCALLION COUSCOUS



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This simply-seasoned couscous goes well with a leg of lamb or grilled kebabs.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup couscous
3/4 cup boiling water
2 scallions, cut into matchsticks
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • Stir couscous into boiling water. Cover and let steam, off heat, until tender, about 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and add scallions, olive oil, and lime juice. Season with coarse salt and ground pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g

COUSCOUS WITH CORIANDER AND SCALLIONS



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Thin slices of scallions perk up this side and add a contrasting texture to a satisfying bowl of couscous. Bonus: this only take 5 minutes to prepare and 5 minutes to cook!

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
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
3 scallions, thinly sliced on the diagonal
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup salted water to a boil. Remove from heat, stir in couscous, coriander, and scallions. Cover; let stand until liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Add oil, season with pepper, and fluff with a fork to combine.

ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH CELERY, SCALLIONS AND CRANBERRIES



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Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 bay leaves
2 cloves garlic, 1 smashed and the other finely chopped
1 blood orange, zested in wide strips
Kosher salt
1 cup Israeli couscous
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup champagne vinegar
3 scallions, greens sliced and whites sliced thinly on the bias
2 ribs celery, sliced thinly on the bias
1/2 bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped
Big fat finishing oil

Steps:

  • Fill a medium saucepan with water. Add the bay leaves, smashed garlic and zest. Salt the water generously and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. When boiling, add the couscous. Cook until cooked through, 7 to 8 minutes, and then drain. Discard the bay leaves, garlic and zest.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss together the chopped garlic, cranberries, vinegar, scallion whites and celery. Season with salt and let sit for 20 minutes to soften.
  • Stir in the couscous, parsley and scallion greens. Drizzle with oil. Taste and re-season. Serve warm or at room temperature.

COUSCOUS WITH CUMINSEED AND SCALLION



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Categories     Herb     Side     Vegetarian     Vegan     Couscous     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon cuminseed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup couscous
1/3 cup thinly sliced scallion
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan combine 3/4 cup water, the oil, the cuminseed, and the salt and bring the mixture to a boil. Stir in the couscous and let the mixture stand, covered, off the heat for 5 minutes. Fluff the mixture with a fork and stir in the scallion, the parsley, and salt and pepper to taste.

LEMON COUSCOUS SALAD WITH SPINACH, SCALLIONS, AND DILL



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Categories     Salad     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     High Fiber     Low/No Sugar     Lemon     Spinach     Chill     Vegan     Couscous     Dill     Boil     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/4 cups water
a 10-ounce box couscous (about 1 1/2 cups)
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste
1/4 cup olive oil
1 small bunch spinach, coarse stems discarded and leaves washed thoroughly, spun dry, and shredded fine (about 2 cups)
3 large scallions, sliced thin
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill, or to taste

Steps:

  • In a saucepan bring water to a boil and stir in couscous and salt. Remove pan from heat and let couscous stand, cover 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork and transfer to a bowl. Stir in lemon juice, oil, and salt and pepper to taste and cool couscous completely. Stir in spinach, scallions, and dill and chill salad, covered, at least 2 hours or overnight.

COUSCOUS SALAD WITH DRIED CRANBERRIES AND PECANS



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This combination of pecans, cranberries and couscous has the feel and flavor of a classic autumn side dish without the heaviness. It can also be made a day in advance.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup couscous, preferably whole wheat
Salt
2 large carrots, grated
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup chopped dried cranberries
1/4 cup chopped scallions
1/4 cup olive oil, or more as needed
Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon, or more juice as needed
1 teaspoon coriander
Pinch of cayenne, or to taste
Black pepper
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage, or 1 teaspoon dried

Steps:

  • Put the couscous in a small pot and add 1 1/2 cups water and a pinch of salt. Bring the water to a boil, then cover and remove from the heat. Let steep for at least 10 minutes, or up to 20.
  • Put the slightly cooled couscous in a large salad bowl along with the carrots, pecans, cranberries, scallions, oil and lemon zest and juice, and sprinkle with the spices and salt and pepper. Use 2 big forks to combine, fluffing the couscous and tossing gently to separate the grains. (The salad can be made up to this point and refrigerated for up to a day; bring to room temperature before proceeding.)
  • Stir in the parsley and sage. Taste and adjust the seasoning, moisten with a little more oil and lemon juice as you like, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 432, UnsaturatedFat 21 grams, Carbohydrate 53 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 352 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams

COUSCOUS WITH TOMATOES AND SCALLION



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This is a terrific, simple and quick side dish. I've also used this recipe to spice up a box the "Near East" brand flavored couscous as well. Simply use the amount of water specified on the box, and add the extra ingredients. It will still be ready in 5 minutes

Provided by Kozmic Blues

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup chopped scallion
1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
2/3 cup couscous
1 cup water
1/4 pitted and sliced black olives
1/4 cup fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Combine canned tomatoes, scallion, pepper, garlic powder, water, and salt in a medium saucepan.
  • Bring liquid to a boil.
  • Stir in couscous.
  • Cover pan and remove from heat.
  • Let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Remove lid and fluff couscous with fork.
  • Stir in olives and fresh parsley and serve.

SCALLION COUSCOUS



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Make and share this Scallion Couscous recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Heather U.

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups couscous
2 cups boiling water
1 tablespoon butter
4 large scallions, trimmed and finely sliced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Put the couscous in a medium heat-proof bowl. Cover with boiling water. Cover with a lid and let sit for 8 minutes.
  • While the couscous is steaming, heat the butter in a small sauté pan; sauté scallions and parsley for 2 minutes. Turn heat off, and add salt and pepper. Stir together.
  • With a fork, stir couscous. When couscous is tender, add the scallion mixture. Mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.5, Fat 2.4, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 5.1, Sodium 218.9, Carbohydrate 46.1, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 0.4, Protein 7.8

Tips:

  • For the best results, use a fine-grained couscous. This will help it to cook evenly and prevent it from becoming gluey.
  • Be sure to toast the cumin seeds before using them. This will bring out their flavor and make them more aromatic.
  • If you don't have scallions, you can use a small onion instead. Just be sure to chop it very finely.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to this dish, such as diced tomatoes, chopped zucchini, or sliced mushrooms.
  • Serve this couscous as a side dish or as a main course. It's also great for meal prep and can be reheated later.

Conclusion:

This couscous with cumin seed and scallion is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. So next time you're looking for a quick and flavorful recipe, give this one a try.

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