Best 6 Couscous With Curry Cranberries And Toasted Pine Nuts Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey with our tantalizing Couscous with Curry, Cranberries, and Toasted Pine Nuts recipe. This exotic dish combines the vibrant flavors of curry, the tangy sweetness of cranberries, and the nutty crunch of toasted pine nuts, creating a harmonious blend of textures and flavors.

As the main course, this hearty couscous dish offers a delightful balance of spices, dried fruit, and toasted nuts. The aromatic curry powder infuses the couscous with a warm, earthy flavor, while the plump cranberries add a burst of tartness and color. Toasted pine nuts provide a delightful textural contrast, adding a subtle nutty flavor to each bite.

Alongside the main course, our recipe collection features a refreshing Cucumber and Tomato Salad with a zesty Lemon-Tahini Dressing. This vibrant salad offers a light and crisp accompaniment to the hearty couscous dish, with the cucumbers providing a cooling crunch and the tomatoes adding a juicy sweetness. The tangy lemon-tahini dressing brings it all together, creating a refreshing and flavorful side dish.

To complete the meal, our recipe for a luscious Spiced Yogurt Sauce with Pomegranate Seeds offers a creamy and tangy complement to the couscous and salad. The yogurt sauce is infused with warm spices like cumin and coriander, creating a rich and flavorful base. The addition of pomegranate seeds adds a pop of color and a burst of tart sweetness, elevating the sauce to a new level of sophistication.

With its vibrant flavors, textural contrasts, and delightful accompaniments, our Couscous with Curry, Cranberries, and Toasted Pine Nuts recipe is a culinary adventure that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CURRIED COUSCOUS



Curried Couscous image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 cups couscous
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup good olive oil
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup small-diced carrots
1/2 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup dried currants or raisins
1/4 cup blanched, sliced almonds
2 scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts)
1/4 cup small-diced red onion

Steps:

  • Place the couscous in a medium bowl. Melt the butter in the boiling water and pour over the couscous. Cover tightly and allow the couscous to soak for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  • Whisk together the yogurt, olive oil, vinegar, curry, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Pour over the fluffed couscous, and mix well with a fork. Add the carrots, parsley, currants, almonds, scallions, and red onions, mix well, and season to taste. Serve at room temperature.

COUSCOUS WITH PINE NUTS



Couscous with Pine Nuts image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
3/4 cup chopped shallots (3 to 4 shallots)
3 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups couscous
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts (pignolis)
1/4 cup dried currants
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

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.

COUSCOUS WITH CURRY, CRANBERRIES AND TOASTED PINE NUTS



Couscous With Curry, Cranberries and Toasted Pine Nuts image

This dish is bursting with flavour and on your table in less than 20 minutes. It's very fresh, filling and good for you!

Provided by trishypie

Categories     Curries

Time 15m

Yield 1 cup, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup couscous
3/4 cup boiling water
3/4 cup dried cranberries (Craisins)
3 teaspoons madras curry
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 -3 tablespoons olive oil (to taste)
1 lemon, juice of
3 green onions, finely chopped
3 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped
3/4 cup toasted pine nuts

Steps:

  • In a non-stick skillet, lightly toast pine nuts until golden brown, set aside.
  • In a bowl or pot with lid, put couscous, cranberries, curry, salt, pepper, olive oil and lemon juice. Pour boiling water over top and give it a stir, then cover for about 5 minutes.
  • Uncover dish and fluff with a fork. Add green onions, cilantro and pine nuts and mix. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.1, Fat 24.5, SaturatedFat 2.2, Sodium 589.8, Carbohydrate 33.7, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 2.2, Protein 8.2

COUSCOUS WITH GOLDEN RAISINS, PINE NUTS, AND GREEN ONIONS



Couscous with Golden Raisins, Pine Nuts, and Green Onions image

Categories     Onion     Side     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Raisin     Pine Nut     Summer     Couscous     Boil     Bon Appétit     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 3/4 cups low-salt chicken broth
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 1/2 cups plain couscous (about 15 ounces)
1 1/2 cups golden raisins
1 1/2 cups pine nuts, toasted
7 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted

Steps:

  • Bring broth and salt to boil in heavy large pot; turn off heat. Immediately mix in couscous and raisins. Cover and let stand until couscous is tender and broth is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Fluff couscous with fork. Mix in nuts, green onions, and butter. Season to taste with pepper. Transfer to bowl. Serve warm or at room temperature.

TOASTED PINE NUT AND PARMESAN COUSCOUS



Toasted Pine Nut and Parmesan Couscous image

Make and share this Toasted Pine Nut and Parmesan Couscous recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kat2355

Categories     Grains

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 cups water or 1 1/4 cups broth
1 cup couscous
1 teaspoon butter or 1 teaspoon margarine (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon pine nuts, chopped
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil.
  • Add couscous, butter and salt.
  • Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.
  • Topping: Heat the oil in a shallow pan.
  • Cook"topping" ingredients except parmesan until the garlic becomes golden.
  • Mix the warm topping with the couscous.
  • Toss with parmesan cheese.
  • Serve immediately.

CRANBERRY-NUT COUSCOUS SALAD



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If you're looking for something a little different to take to a carry-in dinner, try this pretty salad featuring couscous, dried cranberries and almonds. It's easy to make and good for you, too! -Jean Ecos Hartland, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (10 ounces) plain couscous
1 cup dried cranberries
3/4 cup chopped green onions
3/4 cup chopped sweet yellow or red pepper
3/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
DRESSING:
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare couscous according to package directions using water and olive oil. Fluff with a fork; transfer to a large bowl. Refrigerate until cold, about 30 minutes., Add cranberries, green onions, yellow pepper and almonds to couscous. In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients; toss with salad. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 45mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use high-quality couscous. Look for couscous made from whole wheat or semolina flour, which will have a better flavor and texture than couscous made from white flour.
  • Toast the pine nuts before using them. This will bring out their nutty flavor and make them more fragrant.
  • Use a flavorful curry powder. A good curry powder will have a complex flavor with notes of cumin, coriander, turmeric, and paprika.
  • Add vegetables to the couscous. This will make the dish more nutritious and flavorful. Some good options include bell peppers, carrots, zucchini, and spinach.
  • Serve the couscous with your favorite toppings. Some good options include yogurt, raita, chutney, and toasted almonds.

Conclusion:

Couscous with Curry, Cranberries, and Toasted Pine Nuts is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The couscous is cooked in a flavorful curry sauce and then topped with sweet and tart cranberries and toasted pine nuts. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

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